Saint of the Day | St. Polycarp | Jan 26 |

Catholic Saint of the Day
January 26, 2024
St. Polycarp, Bishop, Martyr
St. Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr
Bio
St. Polycarp converted to Christianity in the year 80AD. St. John, the beloved disciple of our Lord, consecrated him Bishop of Smyrna in the year 96AD. He was captured by the Romans and ordered to blaspheme Christ. Polycarp replied "How can I blaspheme my King and my Savior?" As they prepared to burn him alive, he looked up towards heaven and prayed to his Heavenly Father. When they lit the pile, the flames encircled him and did not consume him. Finally, a spearman pierced through the holy martyr.
Collect Prayer
O God, who dost gladden us by the annual feast of blessed Polycarp, Thy Martyr and Bishop: mercifully grant that we who celebrate his heavenly birthday, may also rejoice in his protection.
Saint Polycarp, Pray for Us!
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Faith of our Fathers! Holy Faith! We will be true to thee till death.
According to the General Roman Calendar of 1960, used in the Traditional Latin Mass (General Roman Missal of 1962)
Source: The Lives Of The Saints by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924

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