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latria

American

[luh-trahy-uh] / ləˈtraɪ ə /

noun

Roman Catholic Theology.

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

latria British

/ ləˈtraɪə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of latria

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

Example Sentences

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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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The Council of Trent ordered that the host should be worshipped with the highest adoration, that of latria, which is offered to God only.

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

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So that one and the same Person of Christ is adored with latria on account of His Divinity, and with dulia on account of His perfect humanity.

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But latria is not divided into different species.

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