Simonist

Translation of "simonist" into Russian

Noun

/ˈsɪmənɪst/

/ˈsaɪməˌnɪst/

simonist

simonists pl

The simonist was condemned by the church for his actions.

Симонист был осужден церковью за свои действия.

Noun

/ˈsɪmənɪst/

/ˈsaɪməˌnɪst/

A person who practices simony, which is the buying or selling of ecclesiastical privileges, such as pardons or benefices.

The church condemned the simonist for attempting to purchase a position of power within the clergy.

Adjective

/ˈsɪmənɪst/

/ˈsaɪməˌnɪst/

Relating to, characterized by, or guilty of simony (the buying or selling of ecclesiastical privileges).

The council sought to reform the simonist practices that had taken hold among the clergy.