Historic Church · Türkiye

Church of St. Polycarp

İzmir, İzmir Province, Türkiye

Historic ChurchLiving Catholic ChurchMartyrSeven Churches of RevelationCatholic Greece & Türkiye collectionCatholic Greece & Türkiye: The Apostolic Mediterranean collectionCatholicActive Catholic church

Why pilgrims come

Discover what makes Church of St. Polycarp a place of pilgrimage

A living Catholic church in ancient Smyrna dedicated to the city’s second-century bishop and martyr St. Polycarp.

Pray with İzmir’s living Catholic community while entering the ancient Christian memory of Smyrna and St. Polycarp.

Primary sacred connectionSt. Polycarp of Smyrnapatron and martyr bishop of Smyrna

Research trail1 catalog sourceVerification date not listed

Pilgrim planningHistoric or devotional destinationNo regular Catholic worship schedule is attached to this record

TraditionCatholic

The sacred connection

People and objects remembered here

These relationships are part of the destination record, with feast days and catalog qualifications shown where available.

SaintSt. Polycarp of Smyrna

patron and martyr bishop of Smyrna

Feast: February 23

What to notice

Look closely at the place and its story

St. Polycarp and Smyrna

Encounter the martyr bishop remembered by Christians across traditions.

A living Catholic anchor

Place the Seven Churches landscape beside a present worshipping community.

Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations

February 23Feast of St. Polycarp of SmyrnaConnected to this place through patron and martyr bishop of Smyrna.

How to read this page

Sources, tradition, and what is verified

Source trail1 cited catalog source

No verification date is listed, so current visitor details should be confirmed directly.

Editorial standard

This page records the site’s tradition as “Catholic.” That wording describes the nature of the claim and keeps devotional tradition distinct from independently verified history.

Continue nearby

More sacred stops for this journey

CathedralSt. John’s Catholic CathedralIzmir, Türkiye

Plan the pilgrimage

One to two hours; longer for liturgy, prayer, or a guided visit

Opening hours

Visitor access must be confirmed locally and may be limited outside worship or arranged visits.

Getting there

Use the official destination or local Church guidance for the final approach; conditions and transport can change.

Accessibility

Historic religious and archaeological settings can include steps, uneven surfaces, slopes, or restricted areas. Confirm current access with the official custodian before travel.

Before you go

This is a living Catholic church, not the archaeological footprint of the ancient church addressed in Revelation. Present the two layers distinctly.

Official visitor information ↗Schedules and access can change. Confirm on the official site shortly before your visit.

Mass & worship

Historic sacred site

This destination is not listed as an active Catholic church. No regular Catholic Mass or confession schedule is associated with it.

Sources & confidence

1 catalog source

Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism ↗No verification date is listed; confirm current details with the destination.