December 3, 2017 First Sunday of Advent (click on image for larger picture)
Blessed Polycarp,
Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
whose name in Greek means “much Fruit”
a convert to Christianity by the apostles
a disciple of St. John the Apostle
a renowned preacher of the Christian faith
a 2nd century Christian bishop of Smyrna, Turkey
author of a letter to the Philipians
Pray for us.
martyred at age 86
refused to offer incense to the Roman Emperor
burned at the stake
and pierced with a spear
a steadfast witness of divine truth
the patron saint of a parish in Smyrna, Delaware
Intercede for us.
All glory & honor
to God Almighty.
Amen.
