also pa·tris·ti·cal (-tĭ-kəl)adj.
Of or relating to the fathers of the early Christian church or their writings.
patristically pa·tris'ti·cal·ly adv.
| Dictionary: pa·tris·tic |
also pa·tris·ti·cal (-tĭ-kəl)| WordNet: patristic |
The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
of or relating to the writings of the early church fathers
Synonym: patristical
Pertains to noun: Church Father (meaning #1)
| Notker Balbulus (German theologian & scholar) | |
| homily (in Christianity) | |
| Shepherd of Hermas (in Christianity, literature) |
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