St. Clement's epistle, written c. 96, is called the first epistle, and is a model of a pastoral letter. The epistles of St. Ignatius, Bishop of Smyrna at the be

Enduring and influential early Christian texts. The writings of the Apostolic Fathers give a rich and diverse picture of Christian life and thought in the perio

Pope Clement I, also known as Saint Clement of Rome, was a Bishop of Rome from 88 AD to 99 AD. Though few details are known about Clement, it is generally accep