Saint Papias of Hierapolis

Saint Papias of Hierapolis, also known as Papia di Gerapoli, was an Apostolic Father who lived in the second century. Noted as a close friend of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna, Papias served as the Bishop of Hierapolis, a city located in Phrygia, which is now situated in modern-day Turkey. Very little is known about the life of Saint Papias, but his significance in early Christian history lies in his written works....