anthem |
a sacred song including words from the Bible. [1/2 definitions] |
ark of the covenant |
according to the Old Testament, the sacred chest in which the ancient Hebrews carried the two stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments. |
Avesta |
the sacred writings of Zoroastrianism. |
Bible |
the principal sacred writings of Judaism, comprising the Old Testament, and of Christianity, comprising both the Old and New Testaments. [2/3 definitions] |
blaspheme |
to speak with disrespect or impiety of (a deity or anything sacred). [1/2 definitions] |
blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, esp. God. |
bless |
to regard as sacred; glorify. [1/5 definitions] |
bo tree |
the sacred fig tree under which the Buddha is believed to have received enlightenment. |
Candlemas |
a Christian religious celebration held on February 2, in which the blessing of candles for sacred use is performed to commemorate the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of the infant Jesus Christ in the temple. |
canon1 |
secular or religious writings of the Bible that have been determined to be authentic or sacred. [1/5 definitions] |
canonize |
to include or treat as sacred. [1/3 definitions] |
cantata |
a musical composition for chorus, soloists, and instruments, based on a sacred text, poem, or play, and similar to but shorter than an oratorio. |
ciborium |
a lidded container for holding sacred wafers for the Eucharist. [1/2 definitions] |
consecrate |
to dedicate to the service or worship of a deity; make or declare sacred. [2/3 definitions] |
darshan |
in Hinduism, an instance of seeing or being in the presence of the divine, thought to be experienced through seeing a very holy person, sacred object, or holy place. [1/2 definitions] |
dedicate |
to set apart or declare to be for a special use or purpose, as a worthy cause, public benefit, or sacred activities. [1/5 definitions] |
Delos |
a small island in the Aegean archipelago sacred as the birth place of the Greek gods Apollo and Artemis. |
hallow |
a saint or sacred place or object. (Used almost exclusively in current English as part of a compound.) [1/3 definitions] |
hallowed |
considered sacred; venerated. [1/2 definitions] |
halo |
a circle of light depicted in paintings as shining around the head of a divine or sacred being. [1/2 definitions] |
holily |
in a pious or sacred manner; devoutly. |