St. Polycarp | Pray for Us
Ancora Red / S
$30.00
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St. Polycarp | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Polycarp, the beloved Bishop of Smyrna who learned the faith from the Apostle John, is honored on February 23.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | February 23, Memorial |
| Life & Canonization | Bishop of Smyrna in Asia Minor; martyred c. 155 at age 86 |
| Patronage | Those facing trials for their faith and the Church in Asia Minor |
| Symbols | Bishop's vestments, flames, a book |
The Life of St. Polycarp
Polycarp knew the Apostle John and served as Bishop of Smyrna for decades. St. Ignatius of Antioch wrote him a letter, and St. Irenaeus remembered listening to him as a boy.
When he was arrested in old age and told to curse Christ, he refused with words that still move believers today. The account of his martyrdom, written by his own church, is one of the oldest of its kind.
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Get to Know St. Polycarp
Eighty-Six Years
Told to curse Christ, Polycarp answered, "Eighty-six years I have served Him, and He has done me no wrong. How can I blaspheme my King who saved me?"
He Fed His Captors
When soldiers came to arrest him, Polycarp ordered food and drink for them and asked only for an hour to pray.
Like Bread Baking
The early account of his death says the fire formed an arch around him and the air was filled with a fragrance like bread baking.
A Link to the Apostles
He was a disciple of St. John and teacher of St. Irenaeus, connecting the apostles with later generations.