apostolize

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To convert

   To convert; to proselytize.

   • In the year 1835, the Holy Synod thought it necessary to apostolize a little in the district of Wiatka, and to convert the Tcheremisses (heathens) to the right faith.
2. 2

   To make sacred or apostolic.

   • So he learns to "apostolize" the tying of a parcel or the washing of a dish, by offering that trivial action as an expression of his love.
   • But, since the bones of Saint Peter did not have the power to absolve when they were enthroned and apostolized, nor did Peter thus become "apostolic" nor did the Roman pontiffs who are made popes on this chair have the power to pardon.
   • And He said to them, the harvest indeed is great, but the laborers are few: intreat therefore YAHWEH of the harvest to apostolize laborers into His harvest.

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