Sanctum (temple)
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Sanctum is a sacred place, in a shrine within a temple or church. It also refers to a sacred place of pilgrimage.
The Latin word sanctum is the neuter form of the adjective "holy".
By extension "sanctum" or "inner sanctum" may also refer to a private office, study or other work room where the occupant may enjoy privacy.
See also[]
- Sanctum sanctorum – the sanctum of Jewish temples
- Garbhagriha – the sanctum of Hindu temples
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