Sanctuary (Noun)
Meaning 1
A consecrated place where sacred objects are kept.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Votive offerings and relics were displayed within the sanctuary, revered by the faithful for their supposed healing powers.
- The grand altar stood at the center of the sanctuary, its intricately carved facade telling the story of the patron saint.
- In the stillness of the sanctuary, the soft glow of candles illuminated the revered icons and relics on display.
- Pilgrims would journey for hours to reach the sacred sanctuary, where they would pray and offer prayers at the shrine.
- The ancient texts were carefully preserved within the sanctuary's walls, protected from the outside world by the devoted monks who tended them.
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Meaning 2
Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.