Priscillian

Noun

Meaning

Priscillian (plural Priscillians)

Synonym of Priscillianist

Examples

At first, Maximus acceded to his entreaty, but, when Martin had departed, yielded to Ithacius and ordered Priscillian and his followers to be beheaded (385). Source: Internet

The First Council of Saragossa had forbidden several of Priscillian's practices (albeit without mentioning Priscillian by name), but Priscillian was elected bishop of Avila shortly thereafter. Source: Internet

He prevailed upon the emperor to spare the life of the heretic Priscillian. Source: Internet

Priscillian and his followers may also have been influenced by Manichaeism. Source: Internet

This last statement has reference to the bishops who had left Maximus no peace till he had stained his hands with the blood of Priscillian and his followers. Source: Internet

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