İngilizce dilinde "apostolic" tanımı

adjective

1. (Christianity) Pertaining to apostles or their practice or teaching; pertaining to the apostles (of early Christianity) or their teachings.

   • an apostolic mission
   • 2008, Jonas Clark, Advanced Apostolic Studies, Spirit of Life Publishing, page 60, Apostolic churches break out of the four walls of the sanctuary onto the streets and into the homes to preach the Gospel.

2. According to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or taught by the apostles.

   • apostolic faith or practice

3. Of or pertaining to the pope or the papacy; papal.

4. Of or pertaining to the Catholic missions.

noun

1. (Christianity, historical) A member of the Apostolici.