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We have a vision that the LORD Jesus Christ may take His rightful place in the hearts of the people He purchased with His own precious blood.

The Apostolic Fathers are the Christian writers from the first and second centuries who are thought to have been disciples of the Apostles or to have been so directly influenced by the Apostles that their writings are considered echoes of genuine Apostolic teaching. Their writings form a link of tradition that binds these writings to those of the New Testament. Chief among the apostolic fathers are the three first-century Bishops: St. Clement of Rome, St. Ignatius of Antioch, and St. Polycarp of Smyrna, who were disciples of St. Peter and St. John.

Glory to God for the men of old who endured the persecutions of this world with joy and faith. Much can be learned from those who have looked death in the face and yet remained true to the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.

Discover the remarkable legacy of Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, through his inspiring Epistle to the Philippians and the gripping account of his martyrdom. Polycarp's epistle offers profound insights into early Christian doctrine, ethics, and community life, emphasizing steadfast faith and moral integrity. Witness the courage and unwavering devotion of Polycarp as he faces arrest, trial, and execution for refusing to renounce his faith.