apostolic majesty

When, however, measures were taken, in the reign of Emperor Leopold I (1657-1705) to make the royal authority supreme in the domain of ecclesiastical jurisdiction and administration, the title "Apostolic Majesty" came into use.

The rights exercised by the crown in respect of the Catholic Church in Hungary were not connected with the title "Apostolic Majesty", but exercised in virtue of the supreme royal right of patronage.

"Handbuch des allerhöchsten Hofes und des Hofstaates seiner K." ("Handbook of the Supreme Court and courtiers of His Imperial and Royal Apostolic Majesty.")