Sacramentarian (plural Sacramentarians)
(Christianity) One of the German reformers who rejected both the Roman and the Lutheran doctrine of the holy Eucharist.
(Christianity) One who holds extreme opinions regarding the efficacy of sacraments.
Sacramentarian (comparative more Sacramentarian, superlative most Sacramentarian)
Of or pertaining a sacrament, or to the sacramentals; sacramental.
(Christianity) Of or pertaining to the Sacramentarians.
sacramentarian (plural sacramentarians)
(theology) Someone who holds that the presence of Christ in the sacrament of the Eucharist is purely metaphorical rather than physical or literal.
(religion) One who holds a high or extreme view of the efficacy of the sacraments.
Source: Wiktionary
Sac`ra*men*ta"ri*an, n. Etym: [LL. sacramentarius: cf. F. sacramentaire.]
1. (Eccl.)
Definition: A name given in the sixteenth century to those German reformers who rejected both the Roman and the Lutheran doctrine of the holy eucharist.
2. One who holds extreme opinions regarding the efficacy of sacraments.
Sac`ra*men*ta"ri*an, a.
1. Of or pertaining a sacrament, or to the sacramentals; sacramental.
2. Of or pertaining to the Sacramentarians.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 February 2025
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