Because of this fiction, his writings were taken to have almost apostolic authority.

Alcuin, a later medieval writer, wrote that Laurence was "censured by apostolic authority".

The early Church relied on apostolic authority in separating orthodox from unorthodox works, teachings, and practices.

Since no truly apostolic authority exists to appoint elders the church has none.

Rome was appealed to as the best apostolic authority, and responded eagerly.

The Roman See refused, citing its apostolic authority.

This important work was the first to affirm the apostolic authority of the clergy.

Seventies hold apostolic authority in the sense of being "especial witnesses of Christ."

Celibacy is represented in the Catholic Church as having apostolic authority.

In Chapter 1 he defends his apostolic authority (1:11-19; 2:1-14).