What is the origin of the veneration meaning of dulia?

The word dulia comes from the Greek doulia (meaning "slavery" or "servitude"). But in Catholicism, the word has taken on a theological meaning, as described in the Catholic Encyclopedia, "signifying the honour paid to the saints."

1. Where does the name dulia come from?
2. What is dulia meaning?
3. What is the origin of veneration?
4. What does dulia mean in worship?

Where does the name dulia come from?

Etymology. From Latin dulia, from Ancient Greek δουλεία (douleía, “slavery”), from δοῦλος (doûlos, “slave”).

What is dulia meaning?

: veneration or respect paid to the saints and angels as the servants and friends of God compare latria.

What is the origin of veneration?

Venerate comes from the Latin root venerārī, which has the various meanings of "to solicit the good will of," "to worship," "to pay homage to," and "to hold in awe." That root is related to Venus, which, as a proper noun, is the name of the Roman goddess of love and beauty.

What does dulia mean in worship?

(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.