The Untold Story of Polycarp — The Man Rome Couldn’t Burn

Описание: Polycarp burned alive Fifty thousand Romans screamed for his death.

Polycarp was 86 years old. He'd been a Christian for all 86 years. The proconsul gave him one last chance: "Curse Christ and live."

His response changed Christianity forever.

This is the true story of Polycarp - the last man who personally knew the Apostle John, and the martyr whose death became the blueprint for Christian courage.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
The Flames That Wouldn't Burn
The Boy Who Knew John
The Rising Storm
The Arrest (He Fed His Captors First)
The Trial (The Savage Response)
The Fire (The Miracle)
The Legacy That Never Dies
Next: Perpetua & Felicity

📖 HISTORICAL SOURCES:
This account is based on "The Martyrdom of Polycarp" (155 AD) - an eyewitness document written within days of his death. Additional sources include:
Irenaeus, "Against Heresies" (c. 180 AD)
Eusebius, "Church History" Book IV (c. 325 AD)
Early church historical records from Smyrna

🔥 KEY MOMENTS:
Polycarp learns directly from Apostle John
"86 years I have served Him" (the quote that echoes through history)
"Away with the atheists" (the most savage response in martyrdom)
The fire forms a vault (witnessed by 50,000 people)
The dove (supernatural sign documented by multiple sources)

📚 RELATED VIDEOS:
Next in Series: Perpetua & Felicity (Young Mother Martyred)


💬 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. Would you have Polycarp's courage?
2. What does his kindness to his captors teach us?
3. How did the "unbroken chain" (Jesus→John→Polycarp) impact you?

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⚠️ CONTENT NOTE: This video contains historical accounts of martyrdom and persecution. While handled respectfully, viewer discretion is advised for sensitive audiences.



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