Apostolic Fathers
The Church of Antioch is famous among theologians and Christian thought as a church of free, mature thought and profound spiritual life. All of Christianity is indebted to her. […]
Clement, Bishop of Rome
He is the third bishop of the city of Rome (92-102). He knew the Apostle Peter, and it is widely believed that he is the one mentioned in the saint’s letter
Apostolic Fathers
Christian scholars gave the name “Apostolic Fathers” to the first generation of writers who lived with the apostles and succeeded them in the leadership of the emerging church.
Patristic teaching on the mystery of the Trinity
The mystery of the Holy Trinity, which the Church believes in, was neither the product of human thought nor the result of external religious or philosophical influences.
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Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Saint Ignatius of Antioch: (Ignatius Theophorus, “the God-bearer”). He was a contemporary of Ignatius Evodius, and they may have shared the leadership of the Church of Antioch (Christians from
Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna
It is most likely that Polycarp was born around the year 69 to Christian parents. He was not Jewish by origin, which helps
Ignatius of Antioch
Saint Ignatius of Antioch: (Ignatius Theophorus, “the God-bearer”). He was a contemporary of Ignatius Evodius, and they may have shared the leadership of the Church of Antioch (Christians from