Hyperdulia vs. Latria — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Hyperdulia and Latria
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Hyperdulia
(Roman Catholicism) A level of veneration higher than dulia but less than latria, properly given to the Virgin Mary only.
Latria
Latria or latreia (also known as latreutical worship) is a theological term (Latin Latrīa, from the Greek λατρεία, latreia) used in Catholic theology and Eastern Orthodox theology to mean adoration, a reverence directed only to the Holy Trinity. Latria carries an emphasis on the internal form of worship, rather than external ceremonies.
Hyperdulia
Veneration or worship given to the Virgin Mary as the most exalted of mere creatures; higher veneration than dulia.
Latria
(theology) the highest form of worship, named adoration, properly given to the triune God alone
Latria
The highest kind of worship, or that paid to God; - distinguished by the Roman Catholics from dulia, or the inferior worship paid to saints.
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Latria
Worship given to God alone
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