👉 A Pietist is a group of people who believe in the teachings and practices of St. Paul of Rhodes, an early Christian philosopher from the 4th century. They emphasize the importance of piety and devotion to God, often through ritual, prayer, and fasting. Pietists have been influential in shaping Western culture and theology since their time. They are often associated with the development of the ideas of St. Augustine of Hippo, who is considered one of the most prominent Pietist theolog
