hagiolatry

Meanings

• noun

  The reverence and veneration of religious icons or relics.

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Variants

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Mariolater , Mariolaters , Mariolatries , Mariolatry

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Etymology

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From Greek hagios ('holy') + latreia ('worship').

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Trivia

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1. Hagiolatry has been a subject of controversy throughout history, with some religious leaders condemning it as a form of idolatry.

2. The term 'hagiolatry' was first used in the 16th century.

3. Some churches have strict guidelines regarding the veneration of religious objects to prevent hagiolatry.

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Related Concepts

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1. Iconolatry: The veneration or worship of images, often religious in nature.

2. Relic: A physical object that is considered to have religious or historical significance.

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Culture

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In Christianity, hagiolatry is the excessive veneration of religious objects, which can be considered idolatry. It has been a subject of criticism throughout history, with some arguing that it detracts from the true worship of God.

How to Memorize "hagiolatry"

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   - Visualize a church with people praying before statues and religious icons.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hagiolatry' with the excessive veneration of religious objects.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Holy Latria' to remember the meaning of the word.

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