apostolic

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From Latin apostolicus (apostolic), from Ancient Greek ἀποστολικός (apostolikós), apostolic): compare with French apostolique.

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apostolic

  1. pertaining to an apostle, or to the apostles, their times, or their peculiar spirit
    an apostolical mission
    the apostolic age
  2. according to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or taught by the apostles
    apostolic faith or practice

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  • 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.

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