HAGIOLATRY

hagiolatry, hierolatry

(noun) the worship of saints

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hagiolatry (uncountable)

The worship of saints.

Source: Wiktionary


Ha`gi*ol"a*try, n. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: The invocation or worship of saints.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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