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What is the word simony based on?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

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The word simony arose from the alleged attempt (Acts chapter 8) of Simon Magus to buy the secret of performing miracles. Simony is either (i) the purchase of sacraments or privileges or (ii) the purchase of an ecclesiastical office from a Church.

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