hierophobia
Hierophobia is the fear of priests or sacred things.
Fear of priests or sacred things
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Encountering priests or religious ceremonies
Visiting places of worship
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Seeking support from understanding individuals
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences
- • Cultural or religious upbringing
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from negative experiences or cultural influences related to religion.
related phobias
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