latria
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of latria
1350–1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin < Greek latreía service, worship, akin to látris hired servant; see -ia
Example Sentences
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Objection 1: It would seem that adoration is not an act of latria or religion.
From Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province by Saint Thomas Aquinas
He can take the two Ottley nymphs off your hands while you offer latria to the fair Inkermann—no Alma—I beg your pardon.”
From Fordham's Feud by Bertram Mitford
Objection 1: It would seem that Christ's cross should not be worshiped with the adoration of latria.
From Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Saint Thomas Aquinas
On the contrary, We show the worship of latria to that in which we place our hope of salvation.
From Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Saint Thomas Aquinas
Objection 1: It would seem that Christ's image should not be adored with the adoration of latria.
From Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Saint Thomas Aquinas
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