Nielsen’s Nook

Translation4 [1]And from what has been previously written, [2] I Pionius wrote it down again, after searching for it (according to revelation made known to me from the blessed Polycarp, just as I will make clear in what follows) [3] after already gathering it together when it had nearly been worn out from time, that the Lord Jesus Christ might ...

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] ????????? ... ??? ?????? ????????? ...

Translation1 Finally, after the lawless ones saw that Polycarp's body could not be consumed [a] by the fire, they ordered an executioner [b] to approach and run him through [c] with a short sword. [d] After the executioner did this, a great quantity[e] of blood came [f] from Polycarp's body, so that the fire was extinguished. The entire crowd was ...

Translation3 Then, wood [1] prepared for the pyre was placed around him at once. However, when they were about to nail him to the pyre, [2] he said, "Leave me thus. For the one who granted that I remain in the fire will also grant untroubled firmness to remain in the fire apart from your nails."[1] ?????? lit. instruments. Elsewhere ...

Translation2 When the funeral pyre [1] was made ready, Polycarp removed his own clothes and loosed his girdle. [2] He was attempting to untie his own sandals; however, previously he usually did not do this himself because each of the faithful [3] always took pains who should more quickly touch his skin. For he had been adorned with every good ...