sacrarium — meaning in English
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English meaning
- chapel noun A small place of worship, often attached to or part of a larger building such as a school, hospital, or castle.
- sacristy noun A room in a church used to store sacred vessels, vestments, and other items, and sometimes for clergy to prepare before services.
- sanctuary noun A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
- shrine noun A place considered sacred and dedicated to a deity, saint, or revered figure.
Senses
sacrarium is used for these senses in English:
- chapel (UK) A place of worship of a denomination not in conformity with the Church of England, usually Protestant.
- sacrarium (historical) In Ancient Rome, a place where sacred objects were kept, either in a temple (the adytum) or in a house (holding the penates)
- sacristy A room in a church where sacred vessels, books, vestments, etc. are kept. Sometimes also used by clergy to prepare for worship or for meetings.
- sanctuary An area set aside for protection.
- sanctuary The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.
- shrine A case, box, or receptacle, especially one in which are deposited sacred relics, as the bones of a saint.
chapel — full definition
- noun A small place of worship, often attached to or part of a larger building such as a school, hospital, or castle.
- noun A room used for funeral services in a funeral home.