Holy Sepulcher
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Holy Sepulcher
Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225
Example Sentences
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Paul Agnew, who directed and sang tenor in the six-voice ensemble, constructed the hour-long program as a meditation on the origin of the Holy Sepulcher.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025
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.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2024
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.
From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024
Many from that diaspora are buried in Holy Sepulcher, including both of my maternal grandparents, family friends and cousins — and, one day, myself.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2024
He led them up winding alleyways and down ancient stairs to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher he'd been telling them about for years.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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