Definition/Meaning of donatism

• English - Noun: donatism ( uncountable ) ( Christianity ) An early Christian belief which maintained that apostate priests were incapable of administering the sacraments , as opposed to the orthodox view that any sacrament administered by a properly ordained priest or bishop is valid , regardless of how sinful he is or if he has converted to another religion . Derived terms donatist Translations
• English - Etymology: Eponym , Donatus Magnus + -ism
• English - Anagrams: saintdom