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apostolic

[ap-uh-stol-ik] / ˌæp əˈstɒl ɪk /


ADJECTIVE
evangelical
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ADJECTIVE
papal
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
sacerdotal
Synonyms


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Saint Paul wrote the apostolic dictate that a new believer ought not be a leader in spiritual matters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

People in the apostolic movement live in what they consider to be a prophetic moment, when God will reveal what is to come.

From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2026

A diocese statement said the case was put last week before an apostolic tribunal in Spain.

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2025

Francis praised her on Sunday as a “model of apostolic fervor and audacity for us,” and he urged his listeners to overcome prejudice and fear and be close to the poor.

From New York Times ● Feb. 12, 2024

St Paul recalls Patroclus to life, who had fallen from a high window while sleeping over the apostolic sermon.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by E. Rameur


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