{"product_id":"st-polycarp-pray-for-us","title":"St. Polycarp | Pray for Us","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Polycarp, the beloved Bishop of Smyrna who learned the faith from the Apostle John, is honored on February 23.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border-radius:8px; padding:14px 18px; margin:18px 0; color:#F5F5F5;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; color:#F5F5F5; background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px 6px 0; vertical-align:top; font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eFeast Day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eFebruary 23, Memorial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px 6px 0; vertical-align:top; font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eLife \u0026amp; Canonization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eBishop of Smyrna in Asia Minor; martyred c. 155 at age 86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px 6px 0; vertical-align:top; font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePatronage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eThose facing trials for their faith and the Church in Asia Minor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px 6px 0; vertical-align:top; font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSymbols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eBishop's vestments, flames, a book\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Life of St. Polycarp\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolycarp 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen he was arrested in old age and told to curse Christ, he refused with words that still move believers today. 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How can I blaspheme my King who saved me?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHe Fed His Captors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eWhen soldiers came to arrest him, Polycarp ordered food and drink for them and asked only for an hour to pray.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLike Bread Baking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eThe early account of his death says the fire formed an arch around him and the air was filled with a fragrance like bread baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Link to the Apostles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eHe was a disciple of St. John and teacher of St. Irenaeus, connecting the apostles with later generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SIGNUMX","offers":[{"title":"Ancora Red \/ S","offer_id":68026313769196,"sku":"261102PODPQ4358#006","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ancora Red \/ M","offer_id":68026313801964,"sku":"261102PODPQ4358#007","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ancora Red \/ L","offer_id":68026313834732,"sku":"261102PODPQ4358#008","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ancora Red \/ XL","offer_id":68026313867500,"sku":"261102PODPQ4358#009","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ancora Red \/ 2XL","offer_id":68026313900268,"sku":"261102PODPQ4358#010","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ S","offer_id":68026313605356,"sku":"261102PODPQ4358#001","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ M","offer_id":68026313638124,"sku":"261102PODPQ4358#002","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ L","offer_id":68026313670892,"sku":"261102PODPQ4358#003","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XL","offer_id":68026313703660,"sku":"261102PODPQ4358#004","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 2XL","offer_id":68026313736428,"sku":"261102PODPQ4358#005","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1349\/6300\/files\/st-polycarp-pray-for-us-ancora-red-front-transparent_7ca9aa08-16a2-4f32-82c0-c8e4bf392a05.png?v=1793598328","url":"https:\/\/www.signumx.store\/products\/st-polycarp-pray-for-us","provider":"SIGNUMX Catholic Apparel Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}