2. The dignity or office of the pope, as the holder of the apostolic see.

{ Ap`os*tol"ic (&?;), Ap`os*tol"ic*al (&?;), } a. [L. apostolicus, Gr. &?;: cf. F. apostolique.] 1. Pertaining to an apostle, or to the apostles, their times, or their peculiar spirit; as, an apostolical mission; the apostolic age.

2. According to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or taught by the apostles; as, apostolic faith or practice.