Apostolic succession

noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounThe unbroken chain of consecrations by laying on of hands from the Apostles of Jesus Christ to the bishops, and from to bishop to bishop through the ages.

Synonyms

apostolicity apostolic age apostolicship apostolicalness apostolos apostle vicar apostolic monepiscopacy apostolate canonical obedience great apostasy episcopant

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