Apostolic see
the Church of Rome, traditionally founded by St. Peter.
Also called Apostolic Church. a church founded by an apostle.
noun
(RC Church) the see of the pope regarded as the successor to Saint Peter
(often not capitals) a see established by one of the Apostles
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a book containing parts of the Epistles and parts of the Acts of the Apostles. a reading from this book.
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