Apostolic See
noun
the Church of Rome, traditionally founded by St. Peter.
Also called Apostolic Church.
a church founded by an apostle.
Origin of Apostolic See
First recorded in 1585–95
British Dictionary definitions for apostolic see
Apostolic See
noun
RC Church
the see of the pope regarded as the successor to Saint Peter
(often not capitals)
a see established by one of the Apostles