Polybius of Tralles
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Polybius was a 2nd century Christian bishop of Tralles mentioned in the writings of Ignatius of Antioch
in his Epistle to the Trallians. Polybius visited Ignatius at Smyrna
while the latter was on his way to martyrdom in Rome.
Ignatius of Antioch
Ignatius of Antioch was among the Apostolic Fathers, was the third Bishop of Antioch, and was a student of John the Apostle. En route to his martyrdom in Rome, Ignatius wrote a series of letters which have been preserved as an example of very early Christian theology...
in his Epistle to the Trallians. Polybius visited Ignatius at Smyrna
Smyrna
Smyrna was an ancient city located at a central and strategic point on the Aegean coast of Anatolia. Thanks to its advantageous port conditions, its ease of defence and its good inland connections, Smyrna rose to prominence. The ancient city is located at two sites within modern İzmir, Turkey...
while the latter was on his way to martyrdom in Rome.