5 - St. Polycarp and the Social Network | Way of the Fathers with Mike Aquilina

St. Polycarp of Smyrna was a man with many connections. He knew the Apostle John, and St. Ignatius of Antioch, and St. Irenaeus of Lyon, and Pope Anicetus, and the arch-heretic Marcion. He also sought the company of many elders who had heard Jesus and witnessed the Lord’s miracles. Polycarp led a long and fascinating life, and he died a martyr’s death. In this episode we tell his story through his many relationships - his social network in the infant church, which like an infant child was rapidly growing in 150 A.D.
Links
Kenneth Howell’s new translation of ancient works by and about St. Polycarp www.amazon.com/Ignatius-Antio...
St. Polycarp’s Letter to the Philippians www.catholicculture.org/cultu...
The Church of Smyrna’s account of Polycarp’s martyrdom www.catholicculture.org/cultu...
Audio of the ancient works related to St. Polycarp www.catholicculture.org/searc...
More Works by the Fathers www.catholicculture.org/cultu...
Mike Aquilina’s Website fathersofthechurch.com
Theme music: Gaudeamus (Introit for the Feast of All Saints), sung by Jeff Ostrowski. Courtesy of www.ccwatershed.org.
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[@TrixRN]

Thank you! These videos are invaluable!🙏❤️

[@juanprince]

humbling and inspiring....

[@michaeloakland4665]

I heard about this podcast from Gospel Simplicity. I'm wondering how long it will be before Austin becomes Catholic. I love this podcast and Austin's humble, intellectually honest pursuit of truth. I hope we can be in full communion with him soon. Mike, you inspire all of us. Keep it up.

[@CatholicCulturePod]

Oh, very cool! Where did this podcast get mentioned?

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@CatholicCulturePod I apologize for the delayed response. I can't remember which episode, but your channel got a shout out

[@dani323]

Thank you so much for sharing. I wish we had more teachings available. I used to enjoy the stories at church by the older priests . Currently, they read from a paper in hand.

[@pereze512]

Thanks, Mike. This is very inspiring

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Glad you think so!

[@MythwrightWorkshop]

Polycarp, the patron of "many fish"