apostolate

/əˈpɑstələt/
noun
  1. The work or mission of spreading a religious faith, especially Christianity.
    • The organization supports laypeople in their apostolate of charity work.
    • The priest dedicated his life to the apostolate in rural villages.
    • Her apostolate focused on teaching children about compassion and service.
  2. A group of people dedicated to a particular mission or cause, especially in a religious context.
    • The apostolate of volunteers traveled to remote areas to provide medical aid.
    • A new apostolate was formed to help refugees settle in the city.
    • The bishop addressed the entire apostolate at the annual conference.
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