Disciple of John the Apostle and bishop of Smyrna for many decades. Burned at the stake in his old age, refusing to deny Christ: 'Eighty-six years have I served him, and he has done me no wrong.'
February 23 · 69–155 · Bishop and Martyr
February 23 · 69–155 · Bishop and Martyr
Disciple of John the Apostle and bishop of Smyrna for many decades. Burned at the stake in his old age, refusing to deny Christ: 'Eighty-six years have I served him, and he has done me no wrong.'