holy sanctuary
Consecrated place apart
A holy sanctuary is a sacred place set apart for worship or spiritual refuge—a church, temple, or consecrated space where the divine is believed to dwell.
The phrase is somewhat redundant, since sanctuary already implies holiness, but the doubling emphasizes reverence: The cathedral served as a holy sanctuary for pilgrims.
It may also describe any place of profound spiritual safety or peace.
- templeSacred worship structure
- cathedralBishop's principal church
- house of GodPlace of worship
- chapelSmall worship room
- place of worshipReligious gathering site
basilica · refuge · mosque · shrine · church · holiness · tabernacle · asylum · sacred space · sacred ground · prayer rug · consecration · synagogue · altar · votive candle · incense · sacredness · vaulted
holy sanctuaryden of iniquity
Place of moral corruption
cursed ground · hellmouth · hell · evil lair · abomination
holy sanctuarykilling field
Mass execution location
danger zone · war zone · death trap · slaughterhouse · hunting ground