Martyry

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A shrine in honor of a (usually religious, notably Christian) martyr, possibly at his grave.

    "Major martyries are often traditional destinations of pilgrimages, hence become chapels or churches beyond the local parish needs"

  2. 2
    A shrine at a site which "bears witness" to a crucial religious event not related to a tomb.

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"Major martyries are often traditional destinations of pilgrimages, hence become chapels or churches beyond the local parish needs"

Etymology

From Late Latin martyrium (also 'martyrdom'), from Ancient Greek (martyrion), from (martys) 'witness'.

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