Tag: Spain

Palmarian Christian Church

An enigmatic religious movement with claims to be the legitimate successor of the Catholic Church, marked by its own popes and unique doctrines.

Priscillianism

An early Christian sect founded in the 4th century, characterized by ascetic practices and dualistic beliefs, ultimately condemned as heretical.

Flagellants

A medieval movement characterized by public penance, extreme asceticism, and self-flagellation to atone for sins.
Alumbrados

Alumbrados

A mystical Christian movement in 16th-century Spain, known for their emphasis on inner enlightenment and direct experience of God, which led to clashes with the Inquisition.