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The Epistles of Ignatius

Ignatius of Antioch · c. 30–107 · early-church-fathers

Epistle to Polycarp: Shorter and Longer Versions

The Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp Shorter and Longer Versions


Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to Polycarp, Bishop of the Church of the Smyrnæans, or rather, who has, as his own bishop, God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ: [wishes] abundance of happiness.

Ignatius, bishop of Antioch, and a witness for Jesus Christ, to Polycarp, Bishop of the Church of the Smyrnæans, or rather, who has, as his own bishop, God the Father, and Jesus Christ: [wishes] abundance of happiness.

Source: anf01.xml