Apostolic

Quick meaning: Apostolic is an adjective meaning (Christianity) Pertaining to apostles or their practice or teaching; pertaining to the apostles (of early Christianity) or their teachings.

Meaning

(Christianity) Pertaining to apostles or their practice or teaching; pertaining to the apostles (of early Christianity) or their teachings.

More Meanings

1. According to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or taught by the apostles.
2. Of or pertaining to the pope or the papacy; papal.
3. Of or pertaining to the Catholic missions.
4. (Christianity, historical) A member of the Apostolici.

Example Sentences

an apostolic mission

apostolic faith or practice

I would like to give this dissertation on the apostolic world of thought in early Christian iconography the subtitle of 'In the land of the blessed' —'Μακάρων ἐνἱ χώρῳ'.

2008, Jonas Clark, Advanced Apostolic Studies, Spirit of Life Publishing, page 60, Apostolic churches break out of the four walls of the sanctuary onto the streets and into the homes to preach the Gospel.

Word Forms

• apostolical
• apostolics

Synonyms for apostolic

Depending on context, synonyms include papal, apostolical.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include apostolical, papal, vicar, vicariate, nuncio, prothonotary.

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