Polycarp to the Philippians
Hieromartyr Polycarp of Smyrna · c. 120 AD
Apostolic Fathers, tr. J. B. Lightfoot, Joseph Barber Lightfoot (1828–1889), based on his three-volume critical edition (1885–1890); collected by CCEL.
Disciple of the Apostle John and bishop of Smyrna; correspondent of St Ignatius; martyred at age 86. His one surviving letter is to the Philippians.