👉 In Catholic theology, "patristically" refers to a period of time in the history of Christianity when the Church's teachings and practices were developed through the works of Fathers of the Church. This period is often referred to as the Early Middle Ages or the Middle Ages (late 5th century - early 10th century). During this time, the Catholic Church was at a pivotal stage of development, with many important figures such as St. Augustine, St. Ambrose, and St
