apostolic

• Sich auf die Apostel Jesu Christi oder ihre Lehre beziehend; auch die Autorität des Papstes als Nachfolger des heiligen Petrus betreffend.

Relating to the Apostles of Jesus Christ or their teachings, or to the Pope as the successor to Saint Peter.

1. C1formal

   Of or relating to the Apostles of Jesus Christ or their teachings and authority.

   Apostolisch

   • The apostolic tradition is central to many Christian denominations.
   • He studied the apostolic writings in detail.
   • The church claims apostolic succession from Saint Peter.

   Synonymeapostolical

2. Relating to the PopeC1formal

   Proceeding from or ordered by the Pope or the papacy, regarded as the successor of the Apostles.

   päpstlich

   • The apostolic blessing was given by the Pope.
   • The apostolic constitution was issued by the Vatican.
   • The apostolic nuncio represents the Holy See in foreign countries.

   Synonymeapostolicalpapalpontifical