Category:Church Fathers

Articles relating to the Church Fathers, ancient and influential Christian theologians and writers who established the intellectual and doctrinal foundations of Christianity. There is no definitive list.[1][better source needed] The historical period during which they flourished is referred to by scholars as the Patristic Era, ending approximately around AD 700 (Byzantine Iconoclasm began in AD 726,[2] John of Damascus died in AD 749[3]).

  1. ^ Rasmussen, Adam (10 June 2011). "Who are the Fathers of the Church? A chronological list". Catholic Theology. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  2. ^ Iconoclastic Controversy
  3. ^ Saint John of Damascus