Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reliquaries
noun
/ˈrɛlɪkwəri/
Definition
A reliquary is a container used for holding the relics of saints or other religious figures.
Examples
- The church features an elaborate reliquary that contains the remains of a beloved saint.
- Many pilgrims visit the shrine to see the beautiful reliquaries that hold sacred artifacts.
Meaning
Reliquaries are often ornate and symbolic, designed to honor, protect, and display items that are considered holy or sacred.
Synonyms
- shrine
- case
- container
