relicary

/riˈlɛkəri/

Definitions

1. noun

A person responsible for the safekeeping of relics, especially in a church or a monastery.

“The relicary ensured the sacred objects were properly stored and cared for.”

2. noun

A place where relics are kept.

“The relicary in the cathedral was a sacred space for the faithful.”

Synonyms

  • reliquary
  • repository

Antonyms

  • desecrator
  • destructor