Church Father · c. AD 69–155 (martyrdom date debated; some scholars argue for c. 156–167)

Polycarp of Smyrna

Bishop of Smyrna, a correspondent of Ignatius. His one surviving letter (to the Philippians) and the separately-authored account of his martyrdom are both transmitted through later manuscript traditions; the Martyrdom's precise date is disputed.

Brief introduction from the source collection. A full library biography has not yet been prepared.