Mariolatry

But even if the Virgin Mary were referred to in these paintings it would prove nothing in favour of modern Mariolatry.

The testimony of the early Christian inscriptions is not less strikingly opposed to the modern Mariolatry of the church of Rome.

These holy women, who were held in very great esteem, prepared the way for the reception of Mariolatry.

The Virgin Mary, especially, became the refuge in time of need, and this gave rise to the shameful "mariolatry."

On the other hand it is undeniable that the later Mariolatry has one of its roots in the parallel between Eve and Mary.