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Meaning & History
Derived from the Greek adjective ἱερός (hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with Greek φανής (phanes) meaning "appearing" (see Theophanes). Also compare the related Greek word ἱεροφάντης (hierophantes) meaning "hierophant" (as in, an ancient Greek priest who interprets sacred mysteries and teaches rites of sacrifice and worship).