They were part of the founding of the Church. While they had a function which no other believers will ever have, there is also a general apostolic gift of the Holy Spirit: And He gave some apostles...
Bahagi sila ng pagtatatag ng Iglesia. Bagama t mayroon silang katungkulang hindi magagampanan ng ibang mananampalataya, mayroon din namang pangkalahatang kaloob ng pagiging apostol na ibinigay ang Espiritu Santo: