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.
وقد تعلّم على يد پوليكارپوس ،‏ رجل عاصر الرسل وأوصى بالالتصاق جيدا بتعاليم يسوع المسيح والرسل .‏