Apostolic See

American  

noun

1. the Church of Rome, traditionally founded by St. Peter.

2. Also called Apostolic Church.  a church founded by an apostle.

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Apostolic See British  

noun

1. RC Church the see of the pope regarded as the successor to Saint Peter

2. (often not capitals) a see established by one of the Apostles

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Etymology

Origin of Apostolic See

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

In late 2017, Zanchetta left Oran to work in the Vatican’s Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See, a financial and accounting office that also manages church properties in Italy.

From Reuters • Feb. 21, 2022

"It is an activity that supports the most needy and ecclesial communities in difficulty who approach the Apostolic See for help."

From Fox News • Dec. 13, 2019

The pope affirmed that it “dishonours the Apostolic See, injures the king’s right, shames the English nation, and endangers the crusade.”

From New York Times • May 21, 2010

In discussing Stehlik's case, one Vaticaner said: "We can't be certain because of the scandalous closing down of all channels of communication between the Apostolic See and Czechoslovakia."

From Time Magazine Archive

The volume is furthermore enriched by copious indexes of MSS. editions and libraries, and by a collection of the most striking passages of the Fathers and Councils which prove the primacy of the Apostolic See.

From The Irish Ecclesiastical Record, Volume 1, January 1865 by Various