**they just broke away from the central authority emanating from the Bishop of Rome.....**
So they are no longer connected to the original apostles then, are they?
Neither are the Orthodox or Coptic Churches. However, their bishops were still consecrated by those whose line of succession goes back directly to the 12 apostles.....
Your argument consists of “I’m right, you’re wrong, and that proves I’m right.”
Please don’t be surprised if you don’t convince a lot of people...