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Pronunciation: [mˌaɹɪˈɒlətɹˌɪ] (IPA)

Mariolatry is a term used to describe excessive veneration or worship of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. Synonyms for Mariolatry include Marianism, Maryolatry, Mariaphilia, and Mariology. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the religious devotion and reverence towards Mary. The veneration of Mary has been an important aspect of many Christian denominations for centuries, with prayers and hymns dedicated to her across the world. While some may view it as excessive, others argue that the worship of Mary is a vital part of their faith and reflects the importance of Mary's role in the story of Jesus.
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It appears that Mr. Lidderdale was so lax as to permit his nephew to frequent the services of the Reverend Stephen Ogilvie at Meade Cantorum, where every excess such as incense, lighted candles, Mariolatry and creeping to the cross is openly practised.
"The Altar Steps"
Compton MacKenzie
Mariolatry, too, exerted a great influence.
"Primitive Love and Love-Stories"
Henry Theophilus Finck
Mariolatry greatly affected men's attitude toward women in general, including their notions about love.
"Primitive Love and Love-Stories"
Henry Theophilus Finck

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  • The cult of the Virgin, Mariolatry, which by the gradual elevation of the divine element in the Virgin has led almost to her deification, answers merely to the feeling that God should be a perfect man, that God should include in his nature the feminine element. The progressive exaltation of the Virgin Mary, the work of Catholic piety, having its beginning in the expression Mother of God, ...has culminated in attributing to her the status of co-redeemer and in the dogmatic declaration of her conception without the stain of original sin. Hence she now occupies a position between Humanity and Divinity and nearer Divinity than Humanity. And it has been surmised that in course of time she may perhaps even come to be regarded as yet another personal manifestation of the Godhead.
    Miguel de Unamuno

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