patristic

adjective

pa·​tris·​tic pə-ˈtri-stik How to pronounce patristic (audio)
variants or less commonly patristical
: of or relating to the church fathers or their writings

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Belief in transubstantiation has both scriptural and patristic bases. John Hirschauer, National Review, 10 June 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of patristic was in 1826

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“Patristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patristic. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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