lampadist

/ˈlæmpədɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A follower of the Lampadists, a Christian sect that emerged in the 5th or 6th century in Constantinople, associated with the veneration of the Holy Lamp, a relic of the True Cross.

“The historian studied the Lampadist movement, fascinated by its unique blend of mysticism and devotion.”

Synonyms

  • devotee
  • sectarian

Antonyms

  • agnostic
  • atheist