simony

IPA: sˈaɪmʌni

The buying or selling of spiritual or sacred things, such as ecclesiastical offices, pardons, or consecrated objects.

Examples of "simony" in Sentences

The bishop was accused of simony for accepting a bribe in exchange for granting a high church position
In the medieval period, simony was a common practice among corrupt clergy seeking financial gain
The church council issued a decree condemning simony as a sin against the purity of the church
The wealthy merchant attempted to buy his way into a position of power within the church through simony
The pope declared that any clergy member caught engaging in simony would face severe punishment