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apostolic definition

ap·os·tolic (ap′əs täl′ik)

adjective

  1. of an apostle
  2. of the Apostles or their teachings, work, or times
  3. held to derive from the Apostles in a direct line of succession
  4. of the pope; papal

Etymology: ME apostolik < LL(Ec) apostolicus < Gr apostolikos

Also apostolical ap′·os·tol′i·cal

Related Forms:

  • apostolicity apos′·to·lic′·ity (ə päs′tə lis′ə tē) noun

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apostolic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • hermeneutics: Beale's volume is a valuable resource for many major articles on apostolic hermeneutics.

Modifying Another Word

  • truly: This is the only Church which is truly apostolic.

Noun used with modifier

  • vicar: VICAR APOSTOLIC: A titular bishop who rules a vicariate apostolic or missionary district as delegate of the papacy.
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apostolic quotes

   As he drew near, he gazed upon the gate Ne'er to be entered more by him or Sin, With such a glance of supernatural hate, As made Saint Peter wish himself within; He pattered with his keys at a great rate, And sweated through his apostolic skin: Of course his perspiration was but ichor, Or some such other spiritual liquor.

-Rochdale

I believe in the Church, one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church; and nowhere does it exist.

-Temple,William

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