Apostolic
WordNet
adjective
(1) Of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings
(2) Proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles
"Papal dispensation"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From , from : compare with French apostolique.
Adjective
- pertaining to an apostle, or to the apostles, their times, or their peculiar spirit
- an apostolical mission
- the apostolic age
- according to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or taught by the apostles
- apostolic faith or practice
Related terms
- Apostolic church: the Christian church; — so called on account of its apostolic foundation, doctrine, and order. The churches of Rome, Armenia, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem were called apostolic churches.