apostleship

American  

[uh-pahs-uhl-ship] / əˈpɑs əlˌʃɪp /

noun

1. the position, role, or activity of an apostle, especially as it involves preaching or leadership in a religious or social movement.

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Example Sentences

The idea that statements about Mary Magdalene and her "apostleship" contradict the rulings of John Paul II is discounted by many Catholic commentators.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2017

Of opposition to his ministry, or doubt of his apostleship, whether on the part of the Three, or of those who identified themselves with their teaching, we have no hint.

From Supernatural Religion, Vol. III. (of III) An Inquiry into the Reality of Divine Revelation by Cassels, Walter Richard

Common, ignorant folk have caught the passion for apostleship.

From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Dill, Samuel

It is a far cry indeed from this to apostleship and personal intimacy with Jesus.

From The Making of the New Testament by Bacon, Benjamin Wisner

Just short of his eightieth year, with untiring courage and magnificent faith, he set forth once more on his final apostleship to the Mohammedan, and once more preached in Egypt, Jerusalem, and Tunis.

From Heroic Spain by O'Reilly, Elizabeth Boyle