Doctor of the Church
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| - | The '''Church Fathers''', '''Early Church Fathers''', or '''Fathers of the Church''' are the early and influential [[theology|theologians]] and writers in the [[Christian Church]], particularly those of the first five centuries of Christian history. The term is used of writers and teachers of the Church, not necessarily [[saint]]s. Teachers particularly are also known as [[doctors of the Church]], although [[Athanasius of Alexandria|Athanasius]] called them ''men of little intellect''. | + | '''Doctor of the Church''' ([[Latin]] ''doctor'', teacher, from Latin ''docere'', to teach) is a title given by a variety of [[Christian church]]es to individuals whom they recognize as having been of particular importance, particularly regarding their contribution to theology or doctrine. |
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Doctor of the Church (Latin doctor, teacher, from Latin docere, to teach) is a title given by a variety of Christian churches to individuals whom they recognize as having been of particular importance, particularly regarding their contribution to theology or doctrine.
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