All tagged Polycarp

Irenaeus of Lyon

Irenaeus was an early church father who focused particularly on clarifying the beliefs of the church in order to counteract the influence of the Gnostics. Little is known of his background besides the fact that he studied under Polycarp and wrote theologically.

Where the Road Divides

Laurentia is visiting Smyrna with her family. They are visiting their aunts and uncles and grandfather, Polycarp. Their family is all believers of the Way. They are living in a very dangerous time.