Azymite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæzɪmaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Azymite is a noun meaning (Eastern Orthodoxy, historical, derogatory) One who administers the Eucharist with unleavened bread, in particular a member of the Latin Church or Roman Catholic Church.
Meaning
(Eastern Orthodoxy, historical, derogatory) One who administers the Eucharist with unleavened bread, in particular a member of the Latin Church or Roman Catholic Church.
Example Sentences
“Away with them!” cried the Greeks; “we want no Latin allies! Away with the worship of the azymites!”
Moreover, the Azymites were often guilty of another monstrous crime: they fasted judaistically on Saturdays.
“Shall we drink a cup in honour of the Holy Virgin, and confusion to the Azymites?” / “Yes, yes! shouted the multitude. “Away with the Azymites—we want no new religion here;” and, singing and shouting, they threw up their caps in the air, […]
Word Forms
- azymites
Antonyms for azymite
Common opposites include fermentarian, prozymite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include azym, azyme, zythum, consistent, antidoron, artophorion.
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