Hieromartyr

A priest-martyr. Hieromne'mon, n. [Gr. hieromnēmōn, an observer of sacrifices.] ( Greek Hist. ) The title of one of the two deputies sent to the meetings of the Amphictyonic Council by each tribe forming that confederacy. His office was, as the name imports, to superintend the religious rites on the occasion. It also, in some of the Greek states, denoted a priest, and also a magistrate. Hieronymites, n. pl. ( Ecel. Hist. ) An order of hermits, which grew out of the third order of St. Francis (see FRANCIS CANS). It was founded by St. Thomas of Sienna, and confirmed by Pope Gregory XI. in 1374.(Also written Jeronymites.) Hieronymus, a tyrant of Sicily, grandson and succe or of Hiero II. After reigning 10 months, he was a a inated, and all his family exterminated, B. C. 214. Hierophant, (hi-ero-fant,) n. [Gr., from hieros, sacred, and phaine, I show.] ( Greek Hist ) The title borne by the priests who initiated candidates at the Eleusinian Mysteries. He was nece arily a citizen of Athens, and held the office, which was regarded as one of high religious importance, for life.