apostolicity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality of being apostolic, notably of preserving authenticity within the mission and tradition of the Christian church as founded by Jesus Christ and his twelve original Apostles, through their representatives and successors in the papacy and episcopate.

Pronunciation

/əˌpɒstəˈlɪsɪti/

Word forms

apostolicity apostolicities

Etymology

From apostolic + -ity, after French apostolicité.

Related words

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