hagiotherapy

Questions

What does hagiotherapy mean?

The medieval practice of using religious relics, prayers, pilgrimages, etc. in an attempt to alleviate sickness.

Where does hagiotherapy come from?

From hagio- + therapy.

How to pronounce hagiotherapy

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