Noun
Priscillian (plural Priscillians)
Synonym of Priscillianist
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