Elected Pope after the terrible persecution of Decius, St. Cornelius addressed the Christians who had lapsed during the persecution, stressing both the need for penance and the possibility of pardo…

St. Polycarp of Smyrna was converted to Christianity in 80 A.D. by St. John. He was appointed Bishop of Smyrna and became an influential leader in the church. St. Polycarp was condemned to burn at …