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bishop of Smyrna and martyr (69–155)
Also known as: Polykarp von Smyrna, Bishop Polycarp, Bishop Polycarp of Smyrna, Polycarp of Smyrna, Polycarp von Smyrna, Поликарп Смирнский
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