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Apostolic Fathers
The term “Apostolic Fathers” applies to certain disciples and successors of the twelve apostles. In a more restricted sense, the term is applied to a group of Greek–language writers who were among the martyrs and major figures of the 1st and 2nd centuries in the Christian Church. St. Clement I, Clement of Rome, St. Ignatius of Antioch, St. Polycarp of Smyrna, Barnabas, Papias of Hierapolis, and Hermas. © Evangelization Station, 2010 |
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