sanctuary lamp

British  

noun

1. Christianity a lamp, usually red, placed in a prominent position in the sanctuary of a church, that when lit indicates the presence of the Blessed Sacrament

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sanctuary lamp

There were also blessed palms, very dusty, and a small sanctuary lamp suspended from the ceiling.

From Sinister Street, vol. 1 by Compton MacKenzie

What dreadful thing was I contemplating, what fearful temptation was assailing me, here under the light of the sanctuary lamp?

From Slippy McGee, Sometimes Known as the Butterfly Man by Marie Conway Oemler

The empty church was quite black save for the sanctuary lamp and the little red votive lights burning before the statues of the saints and of our Lady.

From Slippy McGee, Sometimes Known as the Butterfly Man by Marie Conway Oemler

And all the while the steady and rosy light of the sanctuary lamp fell upon me, and the little lights flickered before the silent saints.

From Slippy McGee, Sometimes Known as the Butterfly Man by Marie Conway Oemler

One evening in August, she had gone into the church, which was dimly lighted by the sanctuary lamp.

From George Sand, some aspects of her life and writings by Alys Hallard

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