latria
the supreme worship, which may be offered to God only.
Origin of latria
1- Compare dulia, hyperdulia.
Words Nearby latria
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How to use latria in a sentence
And this service is by the Greeks designated latria, which is, in consequence, properly comprised under "religion."
On Prayer and The Contemplative Life | St. Thomas AquinasThere is, first of all, that supreme degree of worship which is called latria and which is the worship due to God alone.
Our Lady Saint Mary | J. G. H. BarryBut latria belongs to religion, and latria implies a certain servitude.
On Prayer and The Contemplative Life | St. Thomas AquinasThe archbishop himself, in his description of the incident, used the word latria.
In Indian Mexico (1908) | Frederick StarrHyperdulia is reserved for the Virgin alone; and latria is given to God and to each person of the Trinity.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia | Various
British Dictionary definitions for latria
/ (ləˈtraɪə) /
RC Church theol the adoration that may be offered to God alone
Origin of latria
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