Sacred Heart

American  

noun

Roman Catholic Church.

1. the physical heart of Jesus, to which special devotion is offered as a symbol of His love and redemptive sacrifice.

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Sacred Heart British  

noun

1. the heart of Jesus Christ, a symbol of His love and sacrifice

2. a representation of this, usually bleeding, as an aid to devotion

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Etymology

Origin of Sacred Heart

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

Especially for Orla, Caite and Iona, who are pupils of Duffy's old school - Sacred Heart Grammar.

From BBC

Ready for another walk through the halls of Sacred Heart Hospital with J.D.,

From Los Angeles Times

That comedy, set in the fictional Sacred Heart Hospital, will reprise the bromance between Zach Braff and Donald Faison’s characters, which the pair recreated recently in T-Mobile commercials.

From Los Angeles Times

The medical staff at Sacred Heart will also be joined by newcomers including British actor Jacob Dudman.

From BBC

At the “Bruce-Mahoney” football game, a nearly century-old rivalry between St. Ignatius and Sacred Heart Cathedral preparatory high schools, the mayor and Gabillet were walking near the field as the teams warmed up when he decided to throw a ball to a player.

From The Wall Street Journal