latria

• Nom désignant le culte d'adoration et de vénération qui n'est dû qu'à Dieu, par opposition au simple hommage rendu aux saints ou aux anges.

A noun referring to the worship and adoration that is due to God alone, as distinguished from veneration given to saints or angels.

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1. Supreme worshipC2formal

   The highest form of worship or adoration, which in Christian theology is reserved for God alone.

   Latrie (culte suprême)

   • In Catholic doctrine, latria is the worship due only to the Holy Trinity.
   • The distinction between latria and dulia is important in theological discussions.
   • The early Church Fathers emphasized that latria must not be given to any creature.

   Synonymesadorationworship