A house consecrated to the worship of God; a place where divine service is performed; a church, temple, or other place of worship.
A sacred and inviolable asylum; a place of refuge and protection; shelter; refuge; protection.
the area of the chancel where the altar is protected
A sacred place where, in medieval times, fugitives from the law were immune from arrest
Recognised as holy part of a church, place within the altar-rails.
the high altar is placed. The holiest part of the church.
a) the tabernacle in which the Divine Presence dwelled during the Jews' journeys through the desert; b) the portion of the tabernacle and the Temple building before the Holy of Holies which contained the inner altar, the table for the showbread, and the menorah
A 3 piece Folk/World music band that also has roots in the Gathering. They bring their brand of music primarily at the Gathering, but have been known to lead at some other churches as well.
The Sanctuary is the holiest part of a church, usually at the East End. It's where the altar (or the high altar where a church has more than one) is located.
Temples to the Gods contained a Sanctuary which was generally a small, dark, room with a statue representing the god of the temple.
Part of the Chancel between the altar rails (if they exist) and the East window or the rear wall; area containing the high altar.
From the Latin sanctus meaning "holy." A sanctuary is a holy place. "The sanctuary" often means the Temple, or the Holy of Holies.
Often used to describe the auditorium used for church gatherings. The term originates from reference to the temple or tabernacle, coming from the term "sanctify," to set apart for the Lord's use. "Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, And bless the LORD" (Psa. 134:2).
The Holy of Holies or Most Holy Place-- the place in the Old Testament tabernacle or temple containing the ark of the covenant, the dwelling place of God. Only the High Priest could enter the Most Holy Place and only on the Day of Atonement. When the early Christians built churches, they followed the general pattern of the temple, and the altar area is often called the sanctuary.
A secret place in the city, available through the appropriate linking book only. The ancient meeting place of the Watcher and his followers. Referred to as Rolep or the Great Tree Pub as well.
sacred part of a religious building. In Christian churches it also includes the chancel and upper altar.
Part of the church containing the altar.
Temporary protection of fugitives from pursuit, pending investigation or exile. By reaching a church or certain land under church jurisdiction, a fugitive from the king's justice could claim refuge for forty days after which they had to leave its safety and submit to justice or abjure the realm as an outlaw. Some church buildings had large Sanctuary Rings or door knockers. Some had marker posts showing the extent of the safe area. This right was widely abused by fugitives and their pursuers. It was later repealed. See also Asylum.
a holy place set apart for the worship of God; a refuge from danger; the Most Holy Place, or the Holy of Holies in the tabernacle or temple; God's holy habitation in heaven; the heart [spirit and soul] of a believer set apart unto God for worship.
(SANGK choo air ee) 1- The holiest part of a sacred place, as in a Christian church around the altar. 2- A sacred place, such as a church, temple or mosque. Illustration from St. Ann's RC
The term used to refer to that area of a church building which is used for the holding of public worship services.
the area inside a church where the main altar is found
a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
a brilliant place to hide
a dwelling place of the Holy
a holy place, set aside to protect and make room for the work of the church
an inner retreat you build with visualization in your imagination
a place formally marked by boundaries for the worship of God
a place of refuge, a shelter from the storm
a place of refuge for abused, abandoned, neglected and unwanted animals
a place of renewal and peace
a place of safety, a spiritual haven, a place of healing
a place of safety, of peace, of truth, of beauty, of friendship and good relationship, with God and others
a place to be safe, to experience the transcendent presence of God as something ineffable and mysterious
a place where animals can come to live and be protected or the rest of their lives
a place where one feels welcomed and finds peace, refuge and love
a place you can retreat to that resonates with positive energy
a special place, a protected place or a reserved place
The sacred portion of the church in which the altar stands.
The part of the church building immediately around the altar, usually separated from the rest of the church by the communion rail. (The common protestant usage, according to which "sanctuary" denotes the entire worship space of a church or chapel, is to be avoided.)
a place or area of land where wildlife is protected from predators and from being destroyed or hunted by human beings (i.e. a bird sanctuary).
area in which the high altar stands. In medieval times the right of safe conduct granted to those the fled pursuit and could grasp the church door knocker
If the church were a theatre then the sanctuary would be the stage. This is the area at the front of the church where everything happens - the altar is the central focus of attention but there are several other items which are usually found on the sanctuary. Often the tabernacle is placed close to the altar, but behind it, but it can be placed in a separate chapel or to one one side.
In Judaism and Christianity, the most sacred part of a religious building or worship center where worship services are held.
The area of the church around an altar.
this is the area inside the altar rails, and includes the altar itself.
The area immediately surrounding the altar, often enclosed by an altar rail. In some other denominations, "sanctuary" refers to the entire worship space.
the area of the church in which the altar is located.
The area inside the altar rail. In colonial churches, sometimes (mistakenly) called a chancel.
A place of refuge and protection. A place that offers care and safety for the life of the pig. A forever home.
A place of refuge or protection.
A place of refuge and protection. A concept that describes individuals taking refuge within a religious community.
The room where worship services and ceremonies (i.e. marriage, baptism) are held
Holy place, usually the worship space of a church. Sanctuary may mean the area around the altar, especially in liturgical churches. It may be separated from the rest of the church by an altar rail. It may refer to the entire chancel area, including the choir and/or the space reserved for the clergy. It may also refer to the entire interior of the church where worship takes place.
the portion of a church at the head of the chancel around the altar; the space immediately around the altar. Sometimes used to refer to the whole interior of the church, but this is not the usual Episcopal usage.
The portion of a church immediately around the Altar. Some use the word to refer to the whole interior of the church, but this is not the usual Episcopal usage.
1. Any holy or sacred space 2. Any specific location where God is present, especially the area around the main altar of a church. 3. From Byzantine architecture onwards, the area, usually at the east end of the church, containing the main altar.
The sanctuary balances and integrates the upward energy of a steeple or sky door (opening in ceiling). The portal signals the transition from the chaos of the outer world to the peace of the inner one; it marks the first step in the healing of the psyche. The central aisle passing through the middle of the sanctuary marks the passage to enlightenment, the process of healing. To the sides of the central aisle are places to sit in subdued light. Mind and body can become absorbed in silence and wholeness, pausing in the stillness before taking the next steps of the journey toward the altar. The altar signals the place of arrival and rebirth. (adapted from The Temple in the Home)
A place of refuge where the flora, fauna and geodiversity are protected to enable visitors to appreciate the beauty of the area
a designated holy place devoted to worship
The part of a church around the altar. Source
A place that is protected, where animals and plants can live and breed in safety.
a special holy place in a temple
A very special place in a temple, church or mosque. The holiest part of a sacred place, as the part of the temple, church or mosque.
The part of the church where the altar is located.
The portion of a church building used for worship services.
a safe place of refuge and protection
A special criminal law option available in Medieval times to persons who had just committed a crime, allowing them to seek refuge in a church or monastery. There, they could be exempted from the normal prosecution which, in those days, was quite severe (see, for example, The Law's Hall of Horrors). But the ordeal, even within sanctuary, was no piece of cake. The fugitive had to remain within the walls of the sanctuary, abandon his or her oath to the king, followed which they had a short period of time to leave the country. They were considered to be "dead", so much so that their land was forfeited to the King and their wife considered to be a widow. If they refused to renounce their oath, they could be starved out of the sanctuary. Henry VIII of England even took to branding them with a hot iron before they left the country just in case they tried to return; they could then be quickly spotted and arrested. Abolished from the common law in 1624 and, in France, at the time of the Revolution, the principle of sanctuary continues today, in somewhat altered form, as diplomatic asylum under international law.
Sanctuary has multiple meanings. A sanctuary is the consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar. In medieval law, a sanctuary was a place of religious right of asylum for felons on the run from the law.