Martyry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Martyry is a noun meaning A shrine in honor of a (usually religious, notably Christian) martyr, possibly at his grave.
Meaning
A shrine in honor of a (usually religious, notably Christian) martyr, possibly at his grave.
More Meanings
- A shrine at a site which "bears witness" to a crucial religious event not related to a tomb.
Example Sentences
Major martyries are often traditional destinations of pilgrimages, hence become chapels or churches beyond the local parish needs
Word Forms
- martyries
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include martyrium, martyrion, martyrdom, martyrology, martyr, martyrologe.
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