Polycarp was a disciple of John the Apostle and bishop of Smyrna. Some speculate that he was the “angel” mentioned by the Lord Jesus in Revelation

“Christ is my spouse; to Him alone I pledge my faith.” — attributed to St. Agnes Today we remember Agnes of Rome, one of the youngest and most beloved martyrs of the early Church. Her story is brief, luminous, and uncompromising—like a flame that burns cleanly in the dark.