simoniac (Meaning)
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simoniac (n.)
One who practices simony, or who buys or sells preferment in the church.
Synonyms & Antonyms of simoniac
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simoniac Sentence Examples
- The simoniac bishop traded relics for monetary gain.
- The simony practiced in the Middle Ages involved the buying and selling of church offices.
- Peter and Simon Magus were notorious simoniacs in the Bible.
- The simoniac pope was excommunicated for his corrupt behavior.
- The sale of indulgences was a blatant example of simony.
- The simoniac cardinal was stripped of his rank and privileges.
- The Church condemned simony as a grave offense.
- The simoniac priest faced accusations of bribery and extortion.
- The simoniac bishop used his position to enrich his family and friends.
- The simony practiced by the clergy led to widespread corruption and decline in the medieval Church.
FAQs About the word simoniac
One who practices simony, or who buys or sells preferment in the church.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The simoniac bishop traded relics for monetary gain.
The simony practiced in the Middle Ages involved the buying and selling of church offices.
Peter and Simon Magus were notorious simoniacs in the Bible.
The simoniac pope was excommunicated for his corrupt behavior.
