one who engages in simony, the purchase of church offices

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Definition of one who engages in simony, the purchase of church offices in English English dictionary

simonist

Theologians went on quoting his definition. However, the original simonist, Simon Magus, had made his offer for the Holy Ghost in hard cash.

Hyphenation

one who engages in simony, the pur·chase of church offices