Forbidden Practices In The Medieval Church: Simony & More

Feb 20, 2019 · 576. Measures against simony and nicolaitism. — one of the most influential elements for a thorough reformation of the church was the congregation of cluny (§ 501). Hus explains the origins of the word simony (simon the sorcerer). He also makes statements like the aforementioned, where he links the practices of ministers to those of antagonistic old.

In order to preclude all danger of simony the church has forbidden certain dealings which did not fall under divine prohibition. It is thus unlawful to exchange ecclesiastical benefices by private. In order to preclude all danger of simony the church has forbidden certain dealings which did not fall under divine prohibition. It is thus unlawful to exchange ecclesiastical benefices by private. What was simony, and how did it affect the medieval church? Simony was the buying and selling of church offices, including bishoprics. It led to corruption and undermined the spiritual.