protodulia

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What does protodulia mean?

A level of veneration lower than hyperdulia given to Saint Joseph.

Where does protodulia come from?

Borrowed from Ancient Greek πρωτο- (prōto-, “first”) + δουλείᾱ (douleíā, “slavery”), from δοῦλος (doûlos, “slave”).

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