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simonistnoun
One who engages in simony, the purchase of church offices.
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simonist
Simony () is the act of selling church offices and roles or sacred things. It is named after Simon Magus, who is described in the Acts of the Apostles as having offered two disciples of Jesus payment in exchange for their empowering him to impart the power of the Holy Spirit to anyone on whom he would place his hands. The term extends to other forms of trafficking for money in "spiritual things".
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Simonistnoun
one who practices simony
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of simonist in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of simonist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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