Question

Practices such as 'Simony' were prevalent during middle ages in Europe. What was 'Simony' associated with?

• A. A pardon letter sold by the Church authority.
• B. The payment to the Pope.
• C. Practice of selling sacred items, like blessed oil for money.
• D. Practice of priests operating in more than one church at the same time.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Practice of selling sacred items, like blessed oil for money.

Corruption was prevalent in the Roman hierarchy during middle ages. The Church sold positions of priesthood as per its whims and not to deserving candidates. Sacred items like blessed oils were also sold for money. These practices were called Simony.