Martyr Polycarp of Alexandria (4th c.)

Spomen april 2

The Holy Martyr Polycarp suffered for his bold denunciation of the emperor Maxmian (305-313) for the spilling of innocent Christian blood in the city of Alexandria.
He openly confessed himself a Christian and went to voluntary torture. After cruel sufferings the martyr was beheaded.

Izvor: Crkveni Kalendar