mystagogical
/ˌmɪstəˈɡɒdʒɪkl/adjective
Of or relating to a mystagogue or mystagogy; concerned with instruction or initiation in religious mysteries.
- Frequently used with reference to St Cyril of Jerusalem's μυσταγωγικαὶ κατηχήσεις..
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Richard Montagu (bap. 1575, d. 1641), bishop of Norwich and religious controversialist. From Byzantine Greek μυσταγωγικός mystagogic + -al.
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- melancholiness
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