The word "patristic" refers to the early Christian writings and teachings of the Church Fathers, who were influential religious figures in the early centuries of Christianity. Full definition
The retrieval of patristic sources in the sixteenth century was not merely the happy product of Renaissance humanist learning, although of course it was that as well. (firstthings.com)
The translator's introduction points out that Fount of Knowledge is one of the most «important single works produced in the Greek patristic period,... offering as it does an extensive and lucid synthesis of the Greek theological science of the whole period. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Paul's image of Christ as victor over demons was also prominent in patristic literature. (religion-online.org)