apostolic

Meaning

Adjective

• Pertaining to apostles or their practice of teaching; pertaining to the apostles (of early Christianity) or their teachings.
• According to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or taught by the apostles.
• Of or pertaining to the pope or the papacy; papal.
• Of or pertaining to the Catholic mission s.

Origin

• From Latin apostolicus ("apostolic"), from Ancient Greek ἀποστολικός ("apostolic") (compare French apostolique).