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Meaning of Donatism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Donatismus
Español donatismo
Français donatisme
Italiano donatismo
Nederlands donatisme
Polski donatyzm
Português donatismo
Русский донатизм

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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