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Apostolicum SEE APOSTOLUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Apostolicity One of the marks by which the Church founded by Christ on His Apostles can always be recognized among the large number of dissident creeds. It implies Apostolicity of mission, that is, Christ’s Church is a moral body, possessing the mission entrusted by Him to His Apostles of baptizing and teaching all men in … Continue reading “Apostolicity”

Apostolici Regiminis A Bull issued 19 December, 1513, by Leo X, in defence of the Catholic doctrine concerning the immortality of the soul. Its object was to condemn a two-fold doctrine then infecting many minds: That the soul of man is of its nature mortal, and that it is one and the same soul which … Continue reading “Apostolici Regiminis”

Apostolici, or Apostolic Brothers 1. a sect of heretics mentioned by St. Augustine (De Haeres. 40), who says that they arrogated to themselves the title of apostolici, because they refused to admit to their communion all persons using marriage, or having property of their own; not that they were heretical he says, for abstaining from … Continue reading “Apostolici, or Apostolic Brothers”

Apostolici Ministerii A Bull issued 23 May, 1724, by Innocent XIII, for the revival of ecclesiastical discipline in Spain. The Primate and King Philip of Spain had reported to the Pope that the disciplinary laws of the Council of Trent were gradually falling into disuse. The Pope submitted the matter to the Sacred Congregation of … Continue reading “Apostolici Ministerii”

APOSTOLICI Or APOSTOLICS, a name assumed by different sects on account of their pretending to imitate the practice of the apostles. Fuente: Theological Dictionary Apostolici The name of four different heretical bodies. I. Heretics of the third century The sect of the Encratites, which sprang up in the second century in Syria and Asia Minor, … Continue reading “Apostolici”

Apostolical Visitation, Congregation of the SEE CONGREGATION. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Apostolical Succession SEE SUCCESSION. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Apostolical Men a name often given to the assistants and disciples of the apostles. Those among them who left writings received the name Apostolical Fathers (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Apostolical King or Apostolical Majesty a title of the kings of Hungary conferred by Pope Sylvester II in 1000 upon Duke Stephen I on account of his zeal for the propagation of the Christian faith. It was renewed in 1756 by Clement XIII for Maria Theresa and her successors on the throne of Austria; abolished … Continue reading “Apostolical King or Apostolical Majesty”