Obscure Christian History of the Church in Smyrna (Izmir)

In this episode of Obscure Christian History: The modern city of Izmir, Turkey, has a long history under its previous name of Smyrna, which is one of the seven churches addressed in the book of Revelation in the Holy Bible. We look back at the martyrdom of the Apostolic Father Polycarp.

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ATTRIBUTIONS:
Izmir Antik Kent Agora Smyrna (VLOG + DRONE) – @Gorkem_Gonenc
Free Stock Footages – Cesme Town, Izmir/Turkey – Wasted Generation
Izmir Drone Footage – Rev_A_K
The Apostle John in Patmos writing Revelation sees the vision of a woman and a dragon – Jordan Rodriguez
Revelation Part 1 – Eliyahuhatishbi
Statue of Citizen of Roman Republic – Carole Raddato (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Flickr
Who Was Polycarp of Smyrna/Polycarp of Smyrna Biography – Theology Academy
Everything to know about the Apostolic Fathers – Theology Academy
The Martydom of Polycarp (SoulSnaxx #125) – The Narrow Path
Polycarp (2015)/ Full Movie – Christian Movies
Musicorum et tibia (Roman Empire Flute Music) – Alien King 101

[dennisricotta]

As usual Mark.... Excellent... You'r the best.

[marcelamuresanu]

Thank you for this informative video. We'll done, you bring the church history to life ❤

[JamesGoetzke]

Very nice. We all need to see these places that bring the Bible to life.

[JamesGoetzke]

I read some of St Polycarp's writings. I found it interesting how he speaks of Anti-Christ.. that is essentially all who are against Christ have the spirit of Anti-Christ. We sure have that sad spirit today.