Donatist

/ˈdoʊnətɪst/ noun

Definition

A follower of Donatism, the early Christian movement that rejected sacraments performed by sinful priests.

Etymology

From Donatus (4th-century North African bishop) plus -ist (one who follows or practices). The term identifies members of this theologically radical branch of Christianity.

Kelly Says

Donatists were history's most perfectionist religious group—they demanded priests be basically saints, which made it really hard to actually run a church!

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