simonism

simonism, simony

the practice or defense of the selling of church relies, preferments, etc. — simoniac, simonist, n.See also: Catholicism
the practices of simony, especially the making of a profit out of sacred things. — simonist, n.simoniac, n., adj.simoniacal, adj.See also: Religion
the sin or offense of selling or granting for personal advantage church appointments, benefices, preferments, etc. — simoniac, simonist, n.See also: Church