Any help you can offer in clarifying the connection or distinction between the concepts of dulia and hyperdulia would be appreciated. |
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As its Greek roots suggest, hyperdulia is above and beyond the dulia. |
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It is common and certain doctrine that Mary is entitled to a special kind of dulia known as hyperdulia, which is due to her considered as Mother of God. |
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Thomas Aquinas describes the special honour paid to Mary as hyperdulia, that is, a veneration that exceeds that paid to other saints. |
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