Prologue: hagiographies of the saints
 
 
 
 
 
 

Saint Bucolus, Bishop of Smyrna     2/19/2013

Bucolus was a disciple of St. John the Theologian, who consecrated him bishop of Smyrna. In Smyrna, there were few that were baptized. In the darkness of paganism, St. Bucolus shown as a bright candle. He distinguished himself with every virtue, especially meekness and humility. Before his death, Bucolus consecrated the glorious Polycarp as his successor to the episcopacy. He died peacefully and took up habitation with the Lord.