Память святого мученика Поликарпа, пострадавшего в Александрии 2363 при императоре Максимиане

Saint Polycarp denounced the hegemon of Alexandria for his unjust shedding of innocent Christian blood, for which he was given over to various torments. But since Saint Polycarp remained a firm and courageous confessor of the name of Christ even in the midst of torment, then, by order of the hegemon, he was beheaded by the sword 2364. Alexandria is a city in Egypt, famous in ancient times for its trade and education. The death of the holy martyr followed at the beginning of the 4th century. You might be interested in: