Saint Boukolos in the "Life of Saint Polycarp"

The anonymous 3rd or early 4th century Greek Life of Polycarp, attributed to Saint Pionius, recounts the life and miracles of Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr of Smyrna, describing him as a holy man and miracle worker, without referring to his martyrdom. It was written in Smyrna of Asia Minor.

In this text the following information is given us regarding Boukolos, the predecessor of Polycarp, who was the first Bishop of Smyrna.

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St. Boukolos of Smyrna (Feast Day - February 6)

Verses

As a shepherd of Smyrna Boukolos offered the priestly sacrifice,

He was vigilant and died protecting his flock.

Splendid sun, on the sixth the light of Boukolos departed.

 

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