sacred virgin

Temple's pure keeper

A sacred virgin is a woman dedicated to religious service who has taken a vow of chastity.

The concept appears across many traditions—Roman Vestal Virgins tended the sacred flame, while Christian consecrated virgins devote themselves to prayer and spiritual practice.

The term emphasizes both ritual purity and religious commitment: The temple was attended by sacred virgins.

Related
  • vestalRelating to Roman hearth goddess
  • chasteAbstaining from sexual activity
  • maidenUnmarried young woman
  • pureUnmixed, without impurities
  • priestessFemale religious officiant

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