Sanctuary
Definition
The most important and holy part of the church, always on the eastern side, where God is present in the bread and wine of Holy Communion; only clergy (and, by concession, assisting sextons) may enter.
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Biblical References
- Matthew 26:26-29 — While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it, gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat, this is my body.” And after taking the cup and giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying,…
- Mark 14:22-25 — While they were eating, he took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it, gave it to them, and said, “Take it. This is my body.” And after taking the cup and giving thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from…
- Luke 22:13-20 — So they went and found things just as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover. Now when the hour came, Jesus took his place at the table and the apostles joined him. And he said to them, “I have earnestly…