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Sanctuary

The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia

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Meaning the "Holy Place"; the name given to that portion of the Chancel within the rail where the Altar stands; from this fact the whole church building is frequently called the Sanctuary of God.

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Miller, William James. Entry for 'Sanctuary'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​acd/​s/sanctuary.html. 1901.
 
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