Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reliquary
noun
/ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/
Definition
A reliquary is a container or shrine used to hold and display sacred relics, particularly those associated with saints or martyrs.
Examples
- The church housed an ornate reliquary containing the bone fragments of a revered saint.
- During the pilgrimage, the followers were eager to view the famous reliquary adorned with jewels.
Meaning
It serves both a practical and spiritual purpose, allowing believers to venerate the remains or objects linked to holy figures.
Synonyms
- shrine
- relic case
- casket
