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   dulia

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   • 1. (in Roman Catholic theology) the reverence accorded to saints and angels.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via medieval Latin from Greek douleia ‘servitude’, from doulos ‘slave’.

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   What is the difference between dulia and latria?

   • St. Thomas (II-II, Q. ciii, a. 3) bases the distinction on the difference between God ‘s supreme dominion and that which one man may exercise over another. Catholic theologians insist that the difference is one of kind and not merely of degree; dulia and latria being as far apart as are the creature and the Creator.

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   What is dulia & why is it important?

   • Dulia is the veneration due to those who participate to a certain measure in the majesty and dominion of the highest Lord God, to whom is due, as we said above, the worship of adoration or latria, Therefore we honor the saints by the reverence called dulia, and likewise those in the higher dignities, to whom we subject ourselves as servants.

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   What does dulia mean in Catholicism?

   • The word dulia comes from the Greek doulia (meaning "slavery" or "servitude"). But in Catholicism, the word has taken on a theological meaning, as described in the Catholic Encyclopedia, "signifying the honour paid to the saints." I see the connection between servitude and veneration, in that a servant shows a sort of respect to his master.

   What is the origin of the "veneration" meaning of dulia?

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   What does dulia mean?

   • Get Word of the Day daily email! Can you solve 4 words at once? Pick the best words! The meaning of DULIA is veneration or respect paid to the saints and angels as the servants and friends of God.

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   What is the origin of the'veneration' meaning of dulia?

   • What is the origin of the "veneration" meaning of dulia? The word dulia comes from the Greek doulia (meaning "slavery" or "servitude"). But in Catholicism, the word has taken on a theological meaning, as described in the Catholic Encyclopedia, "signifying the honour paid to the saints."

   What is the origin of the "veneration" meaning of dulia?

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   What is the difference between dulia & hyperdulia?

   • Dulia involves the veneration of these figures as role models and intercessors, acknowledging their exemplary lives, trying to follow their example, and asking for their prayers. Hyperdulia is a unique form of veneration specific to the Virgin Mary. It is a level of reverence that is higher than dulia but distinct from proskynesis.

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   Dulia is the honor paid to the saints, distinguished from latria, the worship of God, and hyperdulia, the veneration of Mary. Learn the origin, meaning, and examples of dulia in theology and devotion.

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   Dulia is a Roman Catholic term for the veneration or respect paid to the saints and angels as the servants and friends of God. Learn more about its etymology, usage, and contrast with latria.

5. aleteia.org › 2023/10/20 › understanding-venerationDulia, latria, hyperdulia: Understanding Catholic practices

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   Oct 20, 2023 · Dulia is the regular form of honor and respect given to saints, angels, and some other holy figures, but never to the same degree as the adoration reserved for God alone. Learn the distinctions between dulia, hyperdulia, proskynesis, and latria, and how they apply to different devotional expressions in Catholicism.

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   Dulia is a Roman Catholic theological term for the veneration and invocation given to saints as the servants of God. Learn the origin, history, and usage of dulia with examples from Dictionary.com.

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   Dulia is the honour paid to the saints, distinguished from latria, the worship of God, and hyperdulia, the veneration of Mary. Learn the origin, meaning, and examples of dulia in theology and devotion.

8. www.catholicculture.org › culture › libraryDictionary : DULIA | Catholic Culture

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   DULIA. Reverence of a disciple for his master or of a servant for his lord. It is the honor given to the angels and saints as friends of God. (Etym. Greek douleia, servitude, subjection.) Find us ...

9. www.catholic.org › encyclopedia › viewDulia - Encyclopedia Volume - Catholic Online

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   Dulia. (Greek doulia ; Latin servitus ), a theological term signifying the honour paid to the saints, while latria means worship given to God alone, and hyperdulia the veneration offered to the Blessed Virgin Mary. St. Augustine (De Civ. Dei, X, ii, 1) distinguishes two kinds of servitus : "one which is due to men . . . which in Greek is called ...