apostolic letter

English

Etymology

apostolic +‎ letter

Noun

apostolic letter (plural apostolic letters)

(Christianity) One of the books of the New Testament which was originally a letter issued by an apostle to an individual or a community.
(Roman Catholicism) An ecclesiastical letter issued by the pope.

Synonyms

(New Testament book): epistle

Translations

epistle — see epistle

ecclesiastical letter issued by the pope

Latin: littera apostolica f
Spanish: carta apostólica f
Vietnamese: tông thư

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