Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - apostolic
Apostolic
apostolic
adj. 1 of or relating to the Apostles. 2 of the Pope regarded as the successor of St Peter. 3 of the character of an Apostle. Phrases and idioms Apostolic Fathers the Christian leaders immediately succeeding the Apostles. apostolic succession the uninterrupted transmission of spiritual authority from the Apostles through successive popes and bishops. Etymology: F apostolique or eccl.L apostolicus f. Gk apostolikos (as APOSTLE)
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adjective Date: 13th century 1. of or relating to an apostle, of, relating to, or conforming to the teachings of the New Testament apostles, 2. 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, papal, ~ity noun ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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