Polybius of Tralles

Polybius was a 2nd-century Christian bishop of Tralles[1] mentioned in the writings of Ignatius of Antioch in his Epistle to the Trallians[2] where Polybius is described as grave in demeanour and having a gentleness which commanded respect. Polybius visited Ignatius at Smyrna while the latter was on his way to martyrdom in Rome.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Prat, Ferdinand (1926). The Theology of Saint Paul. Burns, Oates and Washbourne Limited.
  2. ↑ Huttner, Ulrich (2025-04-28). Early Christianity on the Lower Maeander: Between Ignatius and Apollo: Greek Cities in the Interplay of Religious Authorities. BRILL. pp. 195–196. ISBN 978-90-04-72530-0.
  3. ↑ Zondervan (2025-12-02). The Apostolic Fathers. Zondervan Academic. pp. 167, 176. ISBN 978-0-310-49564-2.


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