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Martyriarius

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is the name, in the Roman Catholic Church, of the keeper of sacred relics. The relics of martyrs are most generally kept under the principal altar of the church.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Martyriarius'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​m/martyriarius.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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