The Roman Catholic Church would like to claim that the apostolic succession has not been broken since broken since the days of the original apostles of Jesus. The line of popes has been broken forty-four times since the days of Saint Peter who is considered to have been the first pope. Since the pope is the one who appoints bishops by laying of hands it may be claimed that the line of bishops has also been broken. One may conclude therefore that apostolic succession is not indestructible.
Apostolic Succession
Like the Catholic Church, the Orthodox believe in Apostolic Succession.
I think you are referring to "apostolic succession" or "holy tradition."
Christian churches cannot be called apostolic as there is only one Church, the Catholic Church, that is truly apostolic. There are some churches that put the term apostolic in their name; however, this is a misnomer as they cannot exhibit a line of succession from the apostles to the present. If by the Christian Church you mean the Catholic Church then the answer is obvious, every Bishop, priest, and deacon has been ordained in the apostolic succession. The four marks of Christ's Church are that it is "One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic":' the Catholic meaning that it is universal, and the Apostolic meaning that all its leaders are ordain by men who were ordained by the Apostles. "Christian" Churches, as in protestant churches are only apostolic in their dreams.
Apostolic succession
Félix Llosá Cirlot was a Spanish author and art critic known for his work on symbolism in art and culture. He is best known for the book "Dictionary of Symbols," a comprehensive guide to symbolic themes and motifs across various disciplines such as art, literature, and mythology.
Both Catholics & Orthodox believe in Apostolic Succession, while Protestants do not.
George Boyd has written: '\\' -- subject(s): Apostolic succession, Church 'Gideon's Blues'
Francesco Spedalieri has written: 'Selectae et previores philosophiae ac theologiae controversiae' -- subject(s): Apostolic succession 'Selectae et breviores philosophiae ac theologiae controversiae' -- subject(s): Apostolic succession, Catholic Church, Catholic authors, Controversial literature
No, Bishop T.D. Jakes is not considered apostolic in the traditional sense of being part of the Apostolic succession like some denominations claim. He is a prominent pastor, author, and spiritual leader known for his work with The Potter's House, a megachurch in Dallas, Texas.
Lutheran ministers are called a "minister" or a "pastor." (The term "priest" is not used because Lutherans do not use apostolic succession.)
The term Apostolic is related to the beliefs, practices, and succession of the original apostles of Jesus Christ. It generally refers to teachings or traditions that claim to have been passed down directly from the apostles themselves.