Holy Sepulcher

noun

1. the sepulcher in which the body of Jesus lay between His burial and His resurrection.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Holy Sepulcher¹

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225

Example Sentences

The ceremony marking its return was led by a procession attended by members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher - a Catholic order of knighthood.

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One of the most chaotic gatherings in the Christian calendar is the ancient ceremony of the “Holy Fire,” with worshipers thronging the Church of the Holy Sepulcher on Saturday.

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I park on a cul de sac within Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange, then wander around for at least 10 minutes, annoyed with myself for always forgetting the exact location where Mami is buried.

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The governor general of the Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Leonardo Visconti di Modrone, confirmed during a news conference announcing the archaeological discovery that the incoming hotel chain was the Four Seasons.

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In the ceremony’s most intimate moment, Charles was anointed with holy oil, harvested from the Mount of Olives and consecrated in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.

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