martyry
martyry · martyries
A shrine in honor of a martyr, possibly at his graveA shrine in honor of a (usually religious, notably Christian) martyr, possibly at his grave.
Meaning
2 sensesA 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
A shrine at a site which "bears witness" to a crucial religious event not related to a tomb.
Translations
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From Late Latin martyrium (also 'martyrdom'), from Ancient Greek (martyrion), from (martysFrom Late Latin martyrium (also 'martyrdom'), from Ancient Greek (martyrion), from (martys) 'witness'.
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