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Definition of Majesty

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Apostolic Ap`os*tol"ic, Apostolical Ap`os*tol"ic*al, a. [L. apostolicus, Gr. ?: cf. F. apostolique.] 1. Pertaining to an apostle, or to the apostles, their times, or their peculiar spirit; as, an apostolical mission; the apostolic age. 2. According to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or taught by the apostles; as, apostolic faith or practice. 3. Of or pertaining to the pope or the papacy; papal. Apostolical brief. See under Brief. Apostolic canons, a collection of rules and precepts relating to the duty of Christians, and particularly to the ceremonies and discipline of the church in the second and third centuries. Apostolic church, the Christian church; -- so called on account of its apostolic foundation, doctrine, and order. The churches of Rome, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem were called apostolic churches. Apostolic constitutions, directions of a nature similar to the apostolic canons, and perhaps compiled by the same authors or author. Apostolic fathers, early Christian writers, who were born in the first century, and thus touched on the age of the apostles. They were Polycarp, Clement, Ignatius, and Hermas; to these Barnabas has sometimes been added. Apostolic king (or majesty), a title granted by the pope to the kings of Hungary on account of the extensive propagation of Christianity by St. Stephen, the founder of the royal line. It is now a title of the emperor of Austria in right of the throne of Hungary. Apostolic see, a see founded and governed by an apostle; specifically, the Church of Rome; -- so called because, in the Roman Catholic belief, the pope is the successor of St. Peter, the prince of the apostles, and the only apostle who has successors in the apostolic office. Apostolical succession, the regular and uninterrupted transmission of ministerial authority by a succession of bishops from the apostles to any subsequent period. --Hook.

Meaning of Majesty from wikipedia

- Majesty (abbreviated HM for Her Majesty or His Majesty, oral address Your Majesty; from the Latin maiestas, meaning "greatness") is used as a manner of...
- Her Royal Highness The Duchess of York 1936–1952: Her Majesty The Queen 1952–2002: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Elizabeth's coat of arms...
- Her Majesty may refer to: Majesty, a style used by monarchs Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Margrethe II of Denmark. Queen...
- His Majesty may refer to: Majesty, a style used by monarchs His Majesty (comic opera), an 1897 English comic opera His Majesty (band) His Majesty (horse)...
- etc. Majesty may also refer to: Norwegian Majesty, a ship in Norwegian Cruise Lines Toyota Majesty, a minivan vehicle sold in Thailand Majesty: The Fantasy...
- Drab Majesty is an American, Los Angeles-based musical project, founded by musician Deb Demure (Andrew Clinco) while working as the drummer for the band...
- Imperial Majesty (His/Her Imperial Majesty, abbreviated as HIM) is a style used by Emperors and Empresses. It distinguishes the status of an emperor/empress...
- Majesty (formerly Majesty of the Seas) is a Sovereign-cl**** cruise ship formerly owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd and previously operated by Royal...
- (/ˌlɛzˌmæʒɛsˈteɪ/ or /ˌliːz ˈmædʒɪsti/), a French term meaning "to do wrong to majesty", is an offence against the dignity of a reigning sovereign or against...
- Christ in Majesty or Christ in Glory (Latin: Maiestas Domini) is the Western Christian image of Christ seated on a throne as ruler of the world, always...
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