He had been educated by Polycarp, a man who was a living link to the apostles. Polycarp recommended strong adherence to the teachings of Jesus Christ and his apostles.
त्याला पॉलीकार्पकडून शिक्षण प्राप्त झाले होते; पॉलीकार्प प्रेषितांचा समकालीन होता.