Definition of Mariolatry in English:
Mariolatry
noun ˌmɛːrɪˈɒlətriˌmɛriˈɑlətri
mass nounIdolatrous worship of the Virgin Mary.
they accuse Catholics of Mariolatry
Example sentencesExamples
- Having said this, surely it is necessary to understand Sienese civic Mariolatry within the context of the astonishing popularity of Mary throughout Europe in the late Middle Ages.
- Mary, Mother of God is a cautious probing by mainly Protestant thinkers who are keenly aware that most Protestants are inclined to assume that Mariology is synonymous with Mariolatry.
- Instead, images of the Madonna abounded; they attest to a high point of Mariolatry during this period in the north.
- The church was split by heresies concerning the person of Christ, while Mariolatry was practised to such an extent that even today many Muslims think the Christian Trinity comprises Father, Son and Mary.
- Anti-Catholics would focus on certain issues, especially saints and Mariolatry, parochial schools, sacramentalism, convents, missions to the Indians, and Bible-reading in schools.
Origin
Early 17th century: from Maria (Latin equivalent of 'Mary') + -latry, on the pattern of idolatry.
Definition of Mariolatry in US English:
Mariolatry
nounˌmɛriˈɑlətriˌmerēˈälətrē
Idolatrous worship of the Virgin Mary.
they accuse Catholics of Mariolatry
Example sentencesExamples
- Having said this, surely it is necessary to understand Sienese civic Mariolatry within the context of the astonishing popularity of Mary throughout Europe in the late Middle Ages.
- Mary, Mother of God is a cautious probing by mainly Protestant thinkers who are keenly aware that most Protestants are inclined to assume that Mariology is synonymous with Mariolatry.
- Anti-Catholics would focus on certain issues, especially saints and Mariolatry, parochial schools, sacramentalism, convents, missions to the Indians, and Bible-reading in schools.
- The church was split by heresies concerning the person of Christ, while Mariolatry was practised to such an extent that even today many Muslims think the Christian Trinity comprises Father, Son and Mary.
- Instead, images of the Madonna abounded; they attest to a high point of Mariolatry during this period in the north.
Origin
Early 17th century: from Maria ( Latin equivalent of ‘Mary’) + -latry, on the pattern of idolatry.