Apostolical
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Charles Buck Theological Dictionary [1]
Apostolical; something that relates to the apostles, or descends from them. Thus we say the apostolican age, apostolical doctrine, apostolical character, constitution, traditions, &c
Webster's Dictionary [2]
(1):
(a.) Pertaining to an apostle, or to the apostles, their times, or their peculiar spirit; as, an apostolical mission; the apostolic age.
(2):
(a.) According to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or taught by the apostles; as, apostolic faith or practice.
(3):
(a.) Of or pertaining to the pope or the papacy; papal.
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [3]
See (1), an episcopal seat founded by an apostle; (2) a title given to the three sees of Antioch, Ephesus, and Rome.