Polybius was a 2nd-century Christian bishop of
Tralles mentioned in the writings of
Ignatius of Antioch
Ignatius of Antioch (; Greek: Ἰγνάτιος Ἀντιοχείας, ''Ignátios Antiokheías''; died c. 108/140 AD), also known as Ignatius Theophorus (, ''Ignátios ho Theophóros'', lit. "the God-bearing"), was an early Christian writer ...
in his ''Epistle to the Trallians'' where is described as grave in demeanour and having a gentleness which commanded respect. Polybius visited Ignatius at
Smyrna
Smyrna ( ; grc, Σμύρνη, Smýrnē, or , ) was a Greek city located at a strategic point on the Aegean coast of Anatolia. Due to its advantageous port conditions, its ease of defence, and its good inland connections, Smyrna rose to promi ...
while the latter was on his way to martyrdom in Rome.
2nd-century bishops in Roman Anatolia
History of Aydın Province
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