The succession is uninterrupted, but with the death of St. John, circa AD 100, the faith the Holy Apostles received directly form Christ had to be explained and propagated through the episcopacy.
“The succession is uninterrupted, but with the death of St. John, circa AD 100, the faith the Holy Apostles received directly form Christ had to be explained and propagated through the episcopacy.”
Makes sense. Thanks for the response!