His other writings include letters to the Ephesians, Trallians, Magnesians, and Smyrnians, which contains one of the first extra-biblical references to the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
The letter of Polycarp seems to have been a cover letter for writings by one man of this name, which include a letter to that same bishop. His fervent desire for martyrdom dominates his epistle to the Romans, while his letter to the Philadelphians instructs Christians to do nothing without their bishop. His other writings include letters to the Ephesians, Trallians, Magnesians, and Smyrnians, which contains one of the first extra-biblical references to the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. This first-century bishop of Antioch inspired the given name of a figure who lived in a cave near Manresa while writing his Spiritual Exercises. For 10 points, name this saint, or the first name of the founder of the Society of Jesus, a certain Loyola.
The letter of Polycarp seems to have been a cover letter for writings by one man of this name, which include a letter to that same bishop.
St. Ignatius of Antioch