Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index A apostolic succession: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: apostol'ic succes'sion Pronunciation: [key] — Rom. Cath. Ch., Orth. Ch., Anglican Ch. Rom. Cath. Ch.,Orth. Ch.,Anglican Ch. the unbroken line of succession beginning with the apostles and perpetuated through bishops, considered essential for orders and sacraments to be valid. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Apostolic See apostolic vicar TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: passim Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language