Members of a Christian sect in medieval times who believed in living according to the strict practices of the apostles, rejecting worldly possessions and church authority.
From Latin apostolici, plural of apostolicus, derived from apostolus (apostle). The term emerged in early Christian history to describe groups attempting to recreate apostolic life, with the suffix -ici marking plural form.
These groups actually challenged the wealthy medieval Church by literally trying to live like first-century Christians—no money, no fancy buildings—which made the Pope pretty nervous! Their movement shows how 'getting back to basics' has been a revolutionary idea for over 1,000 years.
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