apostolicity
nounfemininetécnico/ɐpuʃtuliˈsiðaðɨ/rare
a·pos·to·li·ci·da·de
Definition
The quality or condition of being apostolic; especially, in Catholic theology, the characteristic of the Church that links it directly to the apostles through the unbroken succession of bishops.
Apostolicity is one of the four marks of the Catholic Church, according to the Creed.
Episcopal succession ensures the apostolicity of the Church.
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Etymology
Do latim eclesiástico *apostolicitas, -atis*.