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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Example Sentences

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 Norris, Frank

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 Oemler, Marie Conway

It is said that the silver sanctuary lamp in the convent chapel has burnt continuously and that the Roman Catholic services have been held without intermission since pre-Reformation days.

From Nooks and Corners of Cornwall by Scott, C. A. Dawson

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 Kinkead, Thomas L.

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 Hallard, Alys