apostolic letter
An "apostolic letter" is a formal document issued by the Pope or an apostle, addressing various issues within the Church.
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Definition
C1Roman Catholic Church
(ecclesiastical, formal)A formal document issued by the Pope addressing doctrinal, disciplinary, or pastoral matters.
Example
- Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter on the importance of liturgical formation.
C1Christianity
(historical, biblical)A text from the New Testament originally written as a letter by an apostle to a person or community.
Example
- The Epistle to the Romans is an example of an apostolic letter.
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