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latria
[ luh-trahy-uh ]
noun
Roman Catholic Theology.
- the supreme worship, which may be offered to God only.
latria
/ əˈٰɪə /
noun
- RC Church theol the adoration that may be offered to God alone
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51Թ History and Origins
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of latria1
C16: via Latin from Greek latreia worship
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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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