May 15, 2025 · Polycarp’s was among the first recorded Christian martyrdoms. His steadfast obedience to Christ was a powerful testimony, an inspiration not only to the church he pastored in Smyrna, but …

Oct 27, 2017 · Worldwide, three hundred and twenty-two Christians die for their faith every month, according to the group Open Doors. Their courage mirrors the faith-filled witness of early Christian …

Policarpo, un discípulo del apóstol Juan, fue uno de los primeros mártires cristianos registrados.

Jul 24, 2024 · Polycarp: An Early Christian Martyr Charles E. Moore and Timothy J. Keiderling A fiery man meets a fiery end with unwavering faith.

Jan 29, 2023 · Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, writes to Polycarp encouraging him to have greater understanding for troublesome believers and to stand firm against strange doctrine like a perfect …

Stories of Christian martyrs from around the world and through the ages to inspire and challenge the next generation of believers.

Aug 3, 2023 · Perpetua and fellow new believers in Carthage were preparing for baptism in AD 203 when they were arrested for refusing to worship Roman deities. What will she and her friends face if …

Dec 29, 2025 · Most-Read Articles of 2025 Here, in ascending order, are the most popular Plough articles published in 2025, based on the number of readers online. By Shana Goodwin December 29, …

Oct 20, 2017 · Christianity grew despite the opposition of laws and social convention, and its growth was not organized – it simply happened.

Origen, Tertullian, Polycarp, Clemens von Alexandria, Justin, Irenaeus kommen genauso zu Wort wie die ausgesprochenen Feinde und Gegner dieser ersten Christenheit. In diesen Schriften lebt der …