patristical adj 1: of or relating to the writings of the early church fathers [syn: {patristic}, {patristical}]
Patristic \Pa*tris"tic\, Patristical \Pa*tris"tic*al\, a. [F. patristique. See {Paternal}.] Of or pertaining to the Fathers of the Christian church. [1913 Webster] The voluminous editor of Jerome and of tons of patristic theology. --I. Taylor. [1913 Webster]