0 relating to the Apostles (= the group of early Christians who travelled to different places telling people about Jesus Christ):
The once united apostolic church splintered over issues of power, governance, and doctrine.
These people had a deeply apostolic and missionary spirit.
an apostolic letter
The apostolic nuncio is the Pope's ambassador.
The cardinal was appointed an apostolic administrator.
Some Christian churches believe in apostolic succession of their bishops, who trace their authority back to the Apostles.
He is a wonderful preacher and a truly apostolic missionary.
