sacrarium

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sacrarium.
1. Antique chapel, sacellum, or shrine.

2. Cella or adytum of a Roman temple.

3. That part of the chancel or choir in the vicinity of the high-altar, normally defined by the altar-rails, i.e. the sanctuary.

4. Piscina in a church.

5. Sacristy.

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