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Peter's pence   /pˈitərz pɛns/   Listen
Peter's pence

noun
1.
An annual contribution made by Roman Catholics to support the papal see.  Synonym: hearth money.





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"Peter's pence" Quotes from Famous Books



... came partly from the States of the Church in Italy, partly from the gifts of the faithful, and partly from the payments made by abbots, bishops, and archbishops when the pope confirmed their election to office. Still another source of revenue consisted of "Peter's Pence," a tax of a penny on each hearth. It was collected every year in England and in some Continental countries until the Reformation. The modern "Peter's Pence" is a voluntary contribution made by Roman Catholics ...
— EARLY EUROPEAN HISTORY • HUTTON WEBSTER
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Words linked to "Peter's pence" :   offering, hearth money


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