Catharism
Americannoun
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In the mid 13th century it provided refuge for survivors of Catharism.
From National Geographic
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From New York Times
An unknown but certainly large portion of the population was addicted to Catharism or Waldensianism, while even the orthodox could not, for the most part, be relied upon for sympathy or aid.
From Project Gutenberg
Curiously enough, though Catharism translated the Scripture, it retained the Latin language in its prayers, which were thus unintelligible to most of the disciples, and it had its consecrated class who conducted its simple services.
From Project Gutenberg
The influence of Catharism on the Catholic church was enormous.
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