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Apostolic succession n (Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) the doctrine that the authority of Christian bishops derives from the Apostles through an unbroken line of consecration How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When discussing the contribution of 1 Clement to later theological development, no mention is made of the way in which the later understanding of apostolic succession was based so heavily on an interpretation of 1 Clem. I no longer comprehend how denominations which have severed themselves from the apostolic succession they profess manage to recite the creed. It acknowledges, albeit quietly, that the ancient Assyrian Church of the East is a "true particular" church "built upon orthodox faith and apostolic succession. |
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