hagiolatry

[hag-ee-ol-uh-tree, hey-jee-]

noun

the worship of saints.

Origin of hagiolatry

First recorded in 1800–10; hagio- + -latry

Related formshag·i·ol·a·ter, nounhag·i·ol·a·trous, adjective

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Historical Examples of hagiolatry

As a centre of hagiolatry, Venice now became second to Rome.
Venice and its Story
Thomas Okey

British Dictionary definitions for hagiolatry

hagiolatry

noun

worship or veneration of saints

Derived Formshagiolater, nounhagiolatrous, adjective

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Word Origin and History for hagiolatry

worship of saints, from hagio- (see hagiology) + -latry.