Introduction “Eighty-six years I have served him, and he has done me no wrong. How then can I blaspheme my King and my Savior?” These words, spoken by an elderly bishop facing death, would become one of history’s most powerful declarations of faith. Tonight, as you settle into rest, breathe slowly and imagine this old […]
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The Martyrdom That Inspired Centuries: Polycarp’s Enduring Wisdom
August 22, 2025 by Justin West
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