Khlyst
noun
ˈklist
plural Khlysty
kliˈstē
or Khlysts
: a member of a secret Russian Christian sect that originated in the 17th century or earlier, taught that God becomes incarnate in many Christs through their suffering, and followed ascetic and ecstatic practices
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“Khlyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Khlyst. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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