APOSTOLICITY

Etymology

Noun

apostolicity (usually uncountable, plural apostolicities)

(Christianity) 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.

Source: Wiktionary


Ap`os*tol"i*cism, A*pos`to*lic"i*ty, n.

Definition: The state or quality of being apostolical.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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