apostolical

• Adjectif désuet se rapportant aux apôtres ou à leur enseignement ; variante moins courante d'« apostolique », signifiant aussi conforme à la doctrine ou à l'autorité des apôtres, d'origine apostolique ou ecclésiastique.

An archaic adjective relating to the Apostles or their teachings; a less common variant of 'apostolic'.

1. C2formal

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

   relatif aux Apôtres

   • The apostolical tradition is central to many Christian denominations.
   • He studied the apostolical writings in depth.
   • The church claims an apostolical foundation.

   Synonymesapostolic

2. Papal AuthorityC2formal

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

   autorité pontificale

   • The apostolical blessing was given by the Pope.
   • The document carries apostolical authority.
   • Apostolical decrees are binding in the Catholic Church.

   Synonymesapostolicpapalpontifical