apostolic
adjective
ap·os·tol·ic
ˌa-pə-ˈstä-lik 
1
2
a
: of or relating to a succession of spiritual authority from the apostles held (as by Roman Catholics, Anglicans, and Eastern Orthodox) to be perpetuated by successive ordinations of bishops and to be necessary for valid sacraments and orders
b
: papal
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But after the Mass ended, Francis appeared on the loggia balcony over the basilica entrance for more than 20 minutes and imparted the apostolic blessing in Latin.
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Arkansas Online, 21 Apr. 2025
In the apostolic age, the first millennium of Christianity, when the Church did not yet have the backing of law and culture and strong institutionsChristianity spread rapidly across the ancient world.
—Austen Ivereigh, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
What People Are Saying Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, led Wednesday night's gathering, urging the faithful to pray for the pope's swift return to his apostolic mission.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
In 2018, on her 110th birthday, Lucas, who is also the oldest living nun in the world, was honored with an apostolic blessing from Pope Francis, per Guinness World Records.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 21 Apr. 2025
In the apostolic age, the first millennium of Christianity, when the Church did not yet have the backing of law and culture and strong institutionsChristianity spread rapidly across the ancient world.
—Austen Ivereigh, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
What People Are Saying Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, led Wednesday night's gathering, urging the faithful to pray for the pope's swift return to his apostolic mission.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
In 2018, on her 110th birthday, Lucas, who is also the oldest living nun in the world, was honored with an apostolic blessing from Pope Francis, per Guinness World Records.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for apostolic
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“Apostolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apostolic. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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apostolic
adjective
ap·os·tol·ic
ˌap-ə-ˈstäl-ik
1
: of or relating to an apostle or the apostles
2
: papal
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