Messalian

Christian sect

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Christian mysticism

  • mosaic: Christianity
    In Christianity: Eastern Christianity

    …denounced as heretics were the Messalians (Syriac for “praying people”) of the 4th century. They were accused of neglecting the sacraments for ceaseless prayer and of teaching a materialistic vision of God. Later mystics, both orthodox and suspect, have been accused of Messalianism.

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