The Saint of the day February 23 is San Policarpo, which name day is celebrated and other saints who are celebrated on this date.

San Policarpo

Polycarp, born in Smyrna in about 69 and died in the same place on February 23, 155, was an ancient Greek bishop, theologian and saint.

Disciple of John the Apostle, he was appointed bishop of Smyrna during the reign of Trajan.

He was highly regarded as a theologian and was one of the most esteemed pastors of the time.

Of his numerous writings, only a Letter to the Philippians has been received, in which he provides the account of Ignatius of Antioch's trip to Smyrna and from which he obtains numerous information on the uses and faith of the early Christians.

He was master of Irenaeus of Lyon, founder of churches in the Gauls and his biographer.

According to tradition, he would have sent Benigno from Dijon, Andochio, Andeolo del Vivarais and Tirso to Gaul, today revered as saints in the Catholic Church, to evangelize the country.

Other saints and celebrations of 23 February

• San Giovanni Theristi

Monk

• Blessed Giuseppina Vannini

Founder



• Blessed Ludwig (Ludwig) Mzyk

Priest and martyr

• Santa Milburga

Abbess

Recommended readings
• February 16: saint of the day, name day
• February 17: saint of the day, name day
• February 21: saint of the day, name day
• February 2: saint of the day, name day
• February 10: saint of the day, name day
• Blessed Nicola Tabouillot

Martyr

• Blessed Raffaella Ybarra

Founder

• San Sereno (or Sireno or Sinero) of Sirmio

Martyr

• San Villigiso (Willigiso)

Bishop of Mainz

• Blessed Wincenty Stefan Frelichowski

Priest, martyr

• San Livio

Roman martyr

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