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

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

But latria is not divided into different species.

From Project Gutenberg