Apostolic Church

American  

noun

1. the Christian church as founded by the apostles.

2. Apostolic See.

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Etymology

Origin of Apostolic Church

First recorded in 1540–50

Example Sentences

On a recent Sunday, priests, candle bearers and a bishop in embroidered vestments sung a hymn in classical Armenian as they filed into the Holy Mother of God Patriarchal Church, the main place of worship of Turkey’s Armenian Apostolic Church.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Tehran, a metropolis of over 10 million people, the Saint Sarkis Cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church is one of its most visible symbols.

From Barron's

The confrontation between Church and state began at the end of May when the prime minister accused the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Catholicos Karekin II, of breaking his vow of celibacy and fathering a child, demanding the church leader's replacement.

From BBC

A bitter standoff between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the Armenian Apostolic Church has seen mass arrests, allegations of a coup plot, and an extraordinary offer by Armenia's leader to reveal his private parts to prove he is a Christian.

From BBC

In private Sir Wicknell - as everyone knows him - has also dished out houses and study scholarships to followers of his apostolic church, the Zion Christian Church, known for their white garments and worshipping outdoors.

From BBC