Martyr
Polycarp of Alexandria
Christian of Alexandria, martyred for the faith of Christ.
Life
Holy Martyr Polycarp of Alexandria suffered in the time of the emperor Maximian (305-313), because he boldly rebuked the emperor for shedding the innocent blood of Christians in the city of Alexandria.
He openly declared himself a Christian and went willingly to torment. After heavy sufferings the martyr was beheaded. St Polycarp is commemorated on 15 April, in the new style.
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