staurolatry

noun

stau·​rol·​a·​try

stȯˈrälə‧trē

plural -es

: worship of the cross or crucifix

Satan's design in advancing staurolatry to the destruction of thousands of souls

—Increase Mather

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin staurolatria, from Late Greek stauro- + Late Latin -latria -latry

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