Of or pertaining to the fathers of the early Christian church, especially their writings. / (genetics) Relating to a lineage.

The study of the works of the early Christian Church Fathers.

Alternative form of patristic

In a patristic manner.

One versed in patristics.

plural of patrist

plural of patristic anthology

A systematic collection of excerpts from the works of founders of the early Christian church and other early ecclesiastical writers, compiled to serve dogmatic or ethical purposes.

The mode of thought of the fathers of the early Christian church.