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

When they are consecrated, he places them in the tabernacle, where they are kept with the sanctuary lamp burning before them, till at the different Masses they have all been given out to the people.

From Baltimore Catechism, No. 4 An Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism of Christian Doctrine by Thomas L. Kinkead

I wakened early this morning and went to church—a great empty place, very cold but with the red light of the sanctuary lamp burning before a shrine.

From Kings, Queens and Pawns An American Woman at the Front by Mary Roberts Rinehart

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

Before the chancel rail of the altar, under the sanctuary lamp, Vanamee sank upon his knees, his arms folded upon the rail, his head bowed down upon them.

From The Octopus : A story of California by Frank Norris

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