Saint Jerome quotes from Saint Jerome:→ Previous Next Saint Jerome (342-420 A.D.), also known as Jerome of Stridon, was known for his teaching on asceticism, Christian morals, and the monastic life and is also recognized as one of the eight Great Doctors of the Church. He is, however, probably best known for his translation of the
Saint Jerome quotes from Saint Jerome:→ Previous Next Saint Jerome (342-420 A.D.), also known as Jerome of Stridon, was known for his teaching on asceticism, Christian morals, and the monastic life and is also recognized as one of the eight Great Doctors of the Church. He is, however, probably best known for his translation of the
St. Augustine of Hippo Scroll for quotes→ Previous Next Augustine of Hippo (354-430 A.D.) was a theologian, philosopher, and the bishop of Hippo Regius in Numidia, Roman North Africa. His writings influenced the development of Western philosophy and Western Christianity, and he is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers of the Latin Church in the Patristic Period. His many important works include The City of God, On Christian
St. Epiphanius of salamis quotes from Epiphanius of Salamis: → Previous Next Epiphanius of Salamis (310-403) was a bishop of Salamis best known for composing the Panarion, a very large compendium of the heresies up to his own time. One of the heresies mentioned was Collyridianism, an Early Christian heretical movement condemned by the Church, whose adherents worshipped
Theodore of Mopsuestia quotes from Theodore of Mopsuestia→ Previous Next Theodore of Mopsuestia (c. 350 – 428) was a Christian theologian, and Bishop of Mopsuestia from 392 to 428 AD. Theodore was an early companion and friend of John Chrysostom. Extant Writings: Catechetical Homilies Commentary on the Lords Prayer, Baptism and the Eucharist The Incarnation Commentary on
The Apocalypse of Peter quotes from the Apocalypse of Peter→ Previous Next The Apocalypse of Peter (or Revelation of Peter) is an early Christian text dated circa 100 A.D. It is not included in the canon of the New Testament, but was considered a part of the Antilegomena, or disputed books, that some early Christians considered inspired, but whose authorship
St. Augustine of Hippo Scroll for quotes→ Previous Next Augustine of Hippo (354-430 A.D.) was a theologian, philosopher, and the bishop of Hippo Regius in Numidia, Roman North Africa. His writings influenced the development of Western philosophy and Western Christianity, and he is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers of the Latin Church in the Patristic Period. His many important works include The City of God, On Christian
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St. Athanasius of Alexandria quotes from Athanasius of Alexandria: → Previous Next Athanasius of Alexandria was the 20th bishop of Alexandria, a Church Father, and the chief defender of Trinitarianism against Arianism. Athanasius is considered one of the four great Eastern Doctors of the Church in the Catholic Church. Conflict with Arius and Arianism as well
Origen of Alexandria quotes from Origen:→ Previous Next Origen of Alexandria (184-253), also known as Origen Adamantius, sought martyrdom with his father at a young age but was prevented from turning himself in to the authorities by his mother. When he was eighteen years old, Origen became a catechist at the Catechetical School of Alexandria.
St. Pachomius the Great Scroll for quotes→ Previous Next Pachomius the Great (290-346 A.D.) was born of a pagan family in southern Egypt where he served as a military conscript. After his discharge, he converted to Christianity and soon after established a monastery on the right bank of the Nile. The monks there were taught to
Origen of Alexandria quotes from Origen:→ Previous Next Origen of Alexandria (184-253), also known as Origen Adamantius, sought martyrdom with his father at a young age but was prevented from turning himself in to the authorities by his mother. When he was eighteen years old, Origen became a catechist at the Catechetical School of Alexandria.
Saint Jerome quotes from Saint Jerome:→ Previous Next Saint Jerome (342-420 A.D.), also known as Jerome of Stridon, was known for his teaching on asceticism, Christian morals, and the monastic life and is also recognized as one of the eight Great Doctors of the Church. He is, however, probably best known for his translation of the
St. Augustine of Hippo Scroll for quotes→ Previous Next Augustine of Hippo (354-430 A.D.) was a theologian, philosopher, and the bishop of Hippo Regius in Numidia, Roman North Africa. His writings influenced the development of Western philosophy and Western Christianity, and he is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers of the Latin Church in the Patristic Period. His many important works include The City of God, On Christian
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St. Cyril of Alexandria Scroll for quotes→ Previous Next Cyril of Alexandria (376 – 444) was the Patriarch of Alexandria from 412 to 444. Cyril wrote extensively and was a leading antagonist in the Christological controversies of the late-4th and 5th centuries, especially with Nestorius, the Patriarch of Constantinople. He was a central figure in
Origen of Alexandria quotes from Origen:→ Previous Next Origen of Alexandria (184-253), also known as Origen Adamantius, sought martyrdom with his father at a young age but was prevented from turning himself in to the authorities by his mother. When he was eighteen years old, Origen became a catechist at the Catechetical School of Alexandria.
St. Gregory of Nazianzus quotes from Gregory of Nazianzus:→ Previous Next Gregory of Nazianzus (329-390) was a 4th-century Archbishop of Constantinople, and theologian. Gregory is well known for his Trinitarian theology and is sometimes called the "Trinitarian Theologian". His theological work continues to influence modern theologians, especially in regard to the relationship among the three Persons of the
Origen of Alexandria quotes from Origen:→ Previous Next Origen of Alexandria (184-253), also known as Origen Adamantius, sought martyrdom with his father at a young age but was prevented from turning himself in to the authorities by his mother. When he was eighteen years old, Origen became a catechist at the Catechetical School of Alexandria.
Origen of Alexandria quotes from Origen:→ Previous Next Origen of Alexandria (184-253), also known as Origen Adamantius, sought martyrdom with his father at a young age but was prevented from turning himself in to the authorities by his mother. When he was eighteen years old, Origen became a catechist at the Catechetical School of Alexandria.
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St. Athanasius of Alexandria quotes from Athanasius of Alexandria: → Previous Next Athanasius of Alexandria was the 20th bishop of Alexandria, a Church Father, and the chief defender of Trinitarianism against Arianism. Athanasius is considered one of the four great Eastern Doctors of the Church in the Catholic Church. Conflict with Arius and Arianism as well
Origen of Alexandria quotes from Origen:→ Previous Next Origen of Alexandria (184-253), also known as Origen Adamantius, sought martyrdom with his father at a young age but was prevented from turning himself in to the authorities by his mother. When he was eighteen years old, Origen became a catechist at the Catechetical School of Alexandria.
St. Cyprian of Carthage quotes from Cyprian of Carthage:→ Previous Next Cyprian was a bishop of Carthage and considered the pre-eminent Latin writer of Western Christianity until Jerome and Augustine. His original name was Thascius; he took the additional name Caecilius in memory of the priest to whom he owed his conversion. Early in 250, the persecution under
St. Polycarp of Smyrna quotes from Polycarp of Smyrna→ Previous Next Polycarp was an early Bishop of Smyrna, a Church Father, and one of the three main Apostolic Fathers, along with Clement of Rome and Ignatius of Antioch. His name means "much fruit" in Greek. Both Irenaeus (Irenaeus, Adversus Haereses III.3) and Tertullian (Tertullian, De praescriptione
St. Augustine of Hippo Scroll for quotes→ Previous Next Augustine of Hippo (354-430 A.D.) was a theologian, philosopher, and the bishop of Hippo Regius in Numidia, Roman North Africa. His writings influenced the development of Western philosophy and Western Christianity, and he is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers of the Latin Church in the Patristic Period. His many important works include The City of God, On Christian
St. Polycarp of Smyrna quotes from Polycarp of Smyrna→ Previous Next Polycarp was an early Bishop of Smyrna, a Church Father, and one of the three main Apostolic Fathers, along with Clement of Rome and Ignatius of Antioch. His name means "much fruit" in Greek. Both Irenaeus (Irenaeus, Adversus Haereses III.3) and Tertullian (Tertullian, De praescriptione
St. Gaudentius of Brescia Scroll for quotes→ Previous Next Gaudentius of Brescia was Bishop of Brescia from 387 until 410. Gaudentius had studied under his predecessor, St. Philastrius, and was a preacher in Italy and the Middle East. After the death of Philastrius, Gaudentius was consecrated bishop by Saint Ambrose in 387. A record of
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St. Polycarp of Smyrna quotes from Polycarp of Smyrna→ Previous Next Polycarp was an early Bishop of Smyrna, a Church Father, and one of the three main Apostolic Fathers, along with Clement of Rome and Ignatius of Antioch. His name means "much fruit" in Greek. Both Irenaeus (Irenaeus, Adversus Haereses III.3) and Tertullian (Tertullian, De praescriptione
St. Ambrose of Milan quotes from Ambrose of Milan:→ Previous Next Saint Ambrose of Milan (340-397) was serving as the Roman governor of Aemilia-Liguria in Milan when he was unexpectedly made Bishop of Milan in 374 by popular acclamation. As bishop, he took a firm position against Arianism and attempted to mediate the conflict between
Pope Hormisdas Scroll for quotes→ Previous Next Pope Hormisdas (450 - 523) was the bishop of Rome from 20 July 514 to his death. Upon becoming pope, one of Hormisdas' first actions was to remove the last vestiges of the schism in Rome, receiving back into the Church those adherents of the Laurentian party who
St. Basil the Great quotes from Basil of Caesarea:→ Previous Next Saint Basil the Great, also called Basil of Caesarea, was a Byzantine bishop in Cappadocia, Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). He was an influential theologian who opposed the heresies of the early Christian church, such as Arianism. Basil was known for his care of the poor and
Marcus Minucius Felix quotes from Minucius Felix:→ Previous Next Minucius Felix (170-250) was one of the earliest of the Latin apologists for Christianity. He authored the Octavius, a dialogue on Christianity between the pagan Caecilius Natalis and the Christian Octavius Januarius. Extant Writings: Octavius Quotes & Excerpts: "We maintain modesty not only on the surface
icon in the Coptic style of very early desert fathers -- Anthony, John and Makari.
Origen of Alexandria quotes from Origen:→ Previous Next Origen of Alexandria (184-253), also known as Origen Adamantius, sought martyrdom with his father at a young age but was prevented from turning himself in to the authorities by his mother. When he was eighteen years old, Origen became a catechist at the Catechetical School of Alexandria.
St. Augustine of Hippo Scroll for quotes→ Previous Next Augustine of Hippo (354-430 A.D.) was a theologian, philosopher, and the bishop of Hippo Regius in Numidia, Roman North Africa. His writings influenced the development of Western philosophy and Western Christianity, and he is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers of the Latin Church in the Patristic Period. His many important works include The City of God, On Christian
St. Cyprian of Carthage quotes from Cyprian of Carthage:→ Previous Next Cyprian was a bishop of Carthage and considered the pre-eminent Latin writer of Western Christianity until Jerome and Augustine. His original name was Thascius; he took the additional name Caecilius in memory of the priest to whom he owed his conversion. Early in 250, the persecution under
Theodoret of Cyr Scroll for quotes→ Previous Next Theodoret of Cyrus (393-458), also called Theodoret of Cyrrhus, or Cyr, was an influential bishop of Cyrrhus (423–457) in Syria and hailed from the School of Antioch. Theodoret stands out prominently in the Christological controversies and he played a pivotal role in several 5th-century Byzantine Church controversies that led to
