Definitions

1. noun

Excessive or affected veneration of saints, often accompanied by the use of relics or other devotional practices.

“The priest warned the congregation against the dangers of saintism, which could lead to a focus on material objects rather than spiritual growth.”

2. noun

A type of Christian devotion characterized by an intense focus on saints and their relics.

“The historian studied the rise of saintism in medieval Europe, tracing its roots to the Crusades.”