Introduction: Dulia and Its Hierarchy in Catholic Tradition At the heart of Catholic spirituality lies a delicate balance between worship and veneration. While latria (from the Greek latreia) is the worship reserved for God alone, dulia (from the Greek douleia, meaning “service”) is the reverence we give to the saints, acknowledging their exemplary lives and intercession …
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