latria

[ luh-trahy-uh ]

noun

, Roman Catholic Theology.

1. the supreme worship, which may be offered to God only.

latria

/ ləˈtraɪə /

noun

1. RC Church theol the adoration that may be offered to God alone

Word History and Origins

Origin of latria¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin < Greek latreía service, worship, akin to látris hired servant; -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of latria¹

C16: via Latin from Greek latreia worship

Example Sentences

And this service is by the Greeks designated latria, which is, in consequence, properly comprised under "religion."

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There is, first of all, that supreme degree of worship which is called latria and which is the worship due to God alone.

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But latria belongs to religion, and latria implies a certain servitude.

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The archbishop himself, in his description of the incident, used the word latria.

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Hyperdulia is reserved for the Virgin alone; and latria is given to God and to each person of the Trinity.

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