Sacred Spaces

noun a raised structure on which sacrifices or offerings are made in religious ceremonies

• The couple exchanged vows at the beautifully decorated altar.
• They kissed in front of the altar after saying 'I do'.
• Let's meet at the altar after the ceremony.
• He worshipped at the altar of success, always striving for more.

noun a large semicircular or polygonal recess in a church, arched or with a domed roof, typically at the eastern end, and usually containing the altar.

• The apse of the cathedral is beautifully decorated with intricate mosaics.
• Let's meet by the apse of the church after the service.
• I always feel a sense of peace when I sit in the apse during mass.
• The apse of the company represents the leadership and decision-making authority.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The house of God is a place of worship and prayer for many believers.
• Let's meet at the house of God for Sunday service.
• I feel at peace whenever I visit the house of God.
• To some, nature is their house of God where they find spiritual connection.

noun a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held

• The priest prepared the Eucharist in the sacristy before the mass.
• We can find Father John in the sacristy getting ready for the service.
• Let's sneak into the sacristy and grab some extra candles for the vigil.
• The library was her sacristy, a place of quiet contemplation and solace.

noun a sacred inner part of a temple or church, especially in ancient Greece

• The adyta of the temple were only accessible to the high priests.
• I heard there's a secret room in the temple called the adyta.
• Let's sneak into the adyta and see what's inside!
• The adyta symbolizes the innermost sanctum of the soul.