Saint Polycarp
Patron of those with ear problems 
(
c 155 Anno Domini A.D.) Feast: 23 February
Saints Who Are Invoked in Times of Illness
Polycarp was one of the Apostolic Fathers following just after the apostles. He knew the teaching of Saint John the Evangelist & was friends with Saints Ignatius of Antioch & Irenaeus of Lyons 
https://www.catholicapostolatecenterfeastdays.org/feast-days-and-solemnities/st-polycarp
https://www.catholicapostolatecenterfeastdays.org/feast-days-and-solemnities/st-polycarp
https://gab.com/adagioforstrings/posts/111977882292909112
"I have served him for 86 years & he has done me no wrong," he replied. "How can I blaspheme my king & savior?" The crowd then demanded his blood 🩸 & he was condemned to be burned to death 
Polycarp uttered a prayer 
& the fire was set. The flames surrounded him but miraculously did not burn him, & the executioner was commanded to end his life by a spear-thrust.#Catholic
https://youtu.be/ASxAbK1jIQQ
Polycarp 's bones 
were collected from the ashes by Christians who judged them "more precious than stones of great price." He was at least 86 when he died.
Father of mercies, through the intercession of Saint Polycarp, make me kind in the face of persecution 
https://gab.com/adagioforstrings/posts/111978019017568505
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