ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hierolatry

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hierolatry is a noun meaning The worship of saints.

Meaning

The worship of saints.

Example Sentences

Luther's obstinate adherence to the ubiquity the Body of Christ and his or rather its real presence in and with the bread was a sad furtherance to the advocates of Popish idolatry and hierolatry.

Synonyms for hierolatry

Depending on context, synonyms include hagiolatry.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hagiolatry, staurolatry, dulia, basilolatry, iconodulism, hieromania.

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