Donatism

Origin

Eponym, Donatus Magnus + -ism

Full definition of donatism

Noun

1. (Christianity) An early Christian belief which maintained that apostate priests were incapable of administering the sacraments, as opposed to the orthodox view that any sacrament administered by a properly ordained priest or bishop is valid, regardless of how sinful he is or if he has converted to another religion.

Derived terms

• donatist

Anagrams

• saintdom