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As persecution against Christians intensifies, Polycarp is arrested and brought to trial. Despite repeated efforts to persuade him to renounce his faith, he remains resolute. Standing before the Roman proconsul, Polycarp is urged to swear allegiance to the emperor and offer a sacrificial act of worship. He refuses, boldly declaring, “For eighty and six years I have served Him, and He has done me no wrong. How can I blaspheme my King and Savior?”

Frustrated by his steadfastness, the proconsul orders Polycarp’s execution. He is sentenced to be burned alive, yet according to accounts, the flames fail to consume him. Ultimately, he is killed by a sword. Polycarp’s martyrdom is celebrated as a profound victory of faith, symbolizing the triumph of Christian conviction over earthly power. His death becomes a powerful testament to the hope of eternal life and the strength of unwavering devotion.

The account concludes by exalting Polycarp’s example of unshakable faithfulness to Christ, encouraging believers to remain steadfast even in the face of death. Widely circulated among early Christian communities, The Martyrdom of Polycarp served as both a historical record and a source of spiritual inspiration, strengthening the resolve of persecuted Christians.

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