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A-Z: General definitions: Veneration
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The giving of praise or worth to someone. Within the Roman Catholic Church, veneration is given to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the saints. It is differentiated from the worship given to God.A worldwide Christian church which traces its origins from Peter, one of the disciples of Jesus. It has a continuous history from earliest Christianity. Its centre is the Vatican Palace, Rome, where the Pope resides.
The Bible describes God as the unique supreme being, creator and ruler of the universe.
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