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apostolic

/ˌæpəˈstɒlɪk/

/ˌæpəˈstɑlɪk/

apostolicnoun

apostolics

/ˌæp.əˈstɒl.ɪk/

/ˌæp.əˈstɑː.lɪk/

Used substantively to denote a member of certain Christian churches or movements, e.g. an Apostolic

Definitions

A member or adherent of a Christian denomination that identifies itself as Apostolic.

Several Apostolics attended the ecumenical conference.

apostolicadjective

more apostolic

Comp.

most apostolic

Super.

/ˌæpəˈstɒlɪk/

/ˌæpəˈstɑlɪk/

Translations

The church follows the apostolic tradition.

Церковь следует апостольской традиции.

Definitions

Relating to the Apostles or their teachings.

The church follows an apostolic tradition that dates back to the early days of Christianity.

Pertaining to the Pope or the papal authority in the Roman Catholic Church.

The apostolic letter was issued by the Pope to address the concerns of the faithful.

Characteristic of a missionary or someone who is sent on a religious mission.

Her apostolic zeal was evident in her dedication to spreading the faith in remote areas.

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