Apostolic Succession (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun Roman Catholic Church, Orthodox Church, Anglican Church.
  1. the unbroken line of succession beginning with the apostles and perpetuated through bishops, considered essential for orders and sacraments to be valid.
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  1. the doctrine that the authority of Christian bishops derives from the Apostles through an unbroken line of consecration
Apostolic Succession (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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