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- Dictionarydulia/djʊˈlʌɪə/
noun
- 1. (in Roman Catholic theology) the reverence accorded to saints and angels.
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Dulia (Gr. douleia; Lat. servitus), a theological term signifying the honor 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 dulia ...
Oct 20, 2023 · The distinctions between dulia, hyperdulia, proskynesis, and latria are crucial for a proper understanding of the many subtle yet decisive differences at play in Catholic theology and practice.
The meaning of DULIA is veneration or respect paid to the saints and angels as the servants and friends of God.
DULIA. From the Greek δουλεία (slavery, bondage) has been taken in a general sense in Christian theology to signify both the honor rendered to those whose excellence is deserving of respect and also the virtue disposing a person to render such honor (St. Thomas Aquinas, ST 2a2ae, 103.4).
Dulia definition: veneration and invocation given to saints as the servants of God.. See examples of DULIA used in a sentence.
(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 (City of God X.2) distinguishes two kinds of servitus: "one which is due to men . . . which in Greek is called dulia; the other...
(Greek doulia; Lat. servitus), a theological term signifying the honour paid to the saints, while 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 dulia; the other ...
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,...
A Greek term, meaning "veneration or homage," used to describe the honor paid to the saints. It encompasses the veneration of saints, the rightful honor paid to them, and the seeking of their intercession with God for those on earth.
With regard to the saints, dulia includes veneration and invocation; the former being the honour paid directly to them, the latter having primarily in view the petitioner's advantage. More detailed explanation of dulia and the reasons for which it is shown to persons or things will be found in the articles IMAGES, RELICS, SAINTS. See also ...
