Hmm, I guess you're right. Perhaps we need to be paying homage to Rome.
Apostolic:
ap⋅os⋅tol⋅ic /ˌæpəˈstɒlɪk/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [ap-uh-stol-ik] Show IPA
–adjective 1. of or characteristic of an apostle.
2. pertaining to or characteristic of the 12 apostles.
3. derived from the apostles in regular succession.
4. of or pertaining to the pope; papal.
Main Entry: ap·os·tol·ic
Pronunciation: \ˌa-pə-ˈstä-lik\
Function: adjective
Date: 13th century
1 a: of or relating to an apostle b: of, relating to, or conforming to the teachings of the New Testament apostles
2 a: of or relating to a succession of spiritual authority from the apostles held (as by Roman Catholics, Anglicans, and Eastern Orthodox) to be perpetuated by successive ordinations of bishops and to be necessary for valid sacraments and orders b: papal