simony

IPA: sˈaɪmʌni

noun

  • The buying or selling of spiritual or sacred things, such as ecclesiastical offices, pardons, or consecrated objects.
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Examples of "simony" in Sentences

  • There was a battle against simony.
  • The Reformation is linked to simony in a way.
  • On this embassy he committed new acts of simony.
  • Simony is not defined, per se, in the new testament.
  • There needs to be a wider view presentation of Simony here.
  • The letter of this council against simony is still preserved J.
  • Measures had been taken against simony by the Council of Chalcedon.
  • Here, the Church dealt with issues of simony, concubinage of the clergy.
  • During this regency, Elegius launched a campaign against simony in the church.
  • During this regency, Eligius launched a campaign against simony in the church.

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