Germanicus of Smyrna
Greek saint
About Germanicus of Smyrna
Lived 150 – 156 (aged 5–6).
Saint Germanicus was a youth who was arrested and martyred for his faith in Smyrna during the reign of the Roman Emperor Antoninus. As Germanicus stood in the arena, facing a wild beast, the Roman proconsul pleaded with him that in view of his youth he should deny his faith to obtain a pardon. But the young man refused to apostatize, and willingly embraced martyrdom, and was praised for his courage facing the wild beasts used to kill him.
Germanicus' story is related in the Martyrdom of Polycarp as follows:
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Germanicus of Smyrna?
Greek saint
When was Germanicus of Smyrna born?
Germanicus of Smyrna was born in 150.
When did Germanicus of Smyrna die?
Germanicus of Smyrna died in 156 in İzmir.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Germanicus of Smyrna
· DBpedia: Germanicus of Smyrna
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Germanicus of Smyrna. https://biography.guide/germanicus-of-smyrna/
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