martyrium

American  

[mahr-tir-ee-uhm] / mɑrˈtɪr i əm /

noun

plural

martyria

1. a place where the relics of a martyr are kept.

2. a church built above the tomb of a martyr or in honor of a martyr.

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Etymology

Origin of martyrium

From Late Latin, dating back to 1705–15; martyry

Example Sentences

Leon Verschoor, a bookseller at Martyrium, a store in Amsterdam, said he had seen a real shift over his 30-year career in the book business.

From New York Times

A long poetical inscription is known to have once existed here; only two lines remain round the arch:— "Martyrium flaminis olim Levita subisti Jure tuis templis lux veneranda redit."

From Project Gutenberg

Hic mihi sit tumulus, quem mors dedit ipsa; meique Ipse hic martyrii sit mihi martyrium.

From Project Gutenberg

Eucherius, writing about 427-440, mentions the Martyrium, Golgotha and the Anastasis, and describes their respective sites in similar terms.

From Project Gutenberg

Entering the city of Jerusalem on the north side, the first place to be visited, according to the disposition of the streets, is the church of Constantine, called the Martyrium.

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