Relating to Ignatius' Epistle to Polycarp
Translation3 There, as we are able, gathering full of exultation and joy, the Lord will permit us to celebrate the anniversary [1] of his martyrdom not only for the remembrance of those martyrs who have already contested, [2] but also for the training [3] and preparation of those who will contest in the future. [4][1] ????????? ... ??? ?????? ????????? ...
Translation2 Then in quiet tones he persuaded [1] Nicetes the father of Herod [2] and the brother of Alce [3] to appeal to the magistrate to not give up his body so that this group [4] so it was said, "might not abandon the Crucified One to worship this man." These things were results of the quiet tones of persuasion ...
