English

Adjective

1. Pertaining to an apostle, or to the apostles, their times, or their peculiar spirit; as, an apostolical mission; the apostolic age.
2. According to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or taught by the apostles; as, apostolic faith or practice.
3. Of or pertaining to the pope or the papacy; papal.

Etymology

Latin apostolicus , Gr. ἀποστολικός (apostolicus): compare with French apostolique .

Pronunciation

IPA: WEAE /ˌæp.əˈstɑl.ɪk/

Translations

• Finnish: apostolinen (1, 2), paavillinen (3)

Related Terms

Apostolic church = the Christian church; — so called on account of its apostolic foundation, doctrine, and order. The churches of Rome, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem were called apostolic churches.