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.]] A shrine, from the Latin scrinium (‘box’; also used as a desk, like the French ''bureau'') is originally a container, usually in precious materials, especially for a Relic and often a Cult Image , and/or a holy or sacred place containing the same, dedicated towards a certain Deity , Saint , or similar religious figure. Secular meanings have developed by association, as noted below. RELIGIOUS SHRINES As distinguished from a Temple , a shrine is usually houses a particular Relic or Cult Image , which is the object of Worship or Veneration , or is constructed on a site which is thought to be particularly holy, as opposed to being placed for the convenience of worshippers. As such, shrines are associated with the practice of Pilgrimage . , such as Anglicanism , Roman Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity (most Protestant denominations have historically opposed Veneration of saints); Hinduism ; Buddhism ; Shinto ; and Islam (mainly Shiah ). Muslims are in the following order; 1- Masjid Al Haram 2- Masjid Al-Nabawi 3- Al-Aqsa Mosque (A mosque on the holy Temple Mount , which is a place visited by both Jewish and Christian pilgrims). Shi'ism maintains a tradition of venerating late religious leaders (as there is no hierarchical church, the bond is very personal; but often a 'successor', sometimes even a son, maintains a following) and/or martyrs (usually at their grave); thus the Persian word ''imamzadeh''. There are also sunnite equivalents, as among the ascetic Marabouts of West Africa and the Maghreb . A Buddhist shrine is sometimes called a Stupa , requiring a symbolic Architecture . In Shinto, small portable shrines are often carried in religious processions. In the , is by reason of special Devotion frequented by the faithful as Pilgrim s. For a shrine to be described as national, the approval of the Episcopal Conference is necessary. For it to be described as international, the approval of the Holy See is required." The word is also used to designate a small Altar in a home or place of business, or a room or item of furniture which is furnished with religious symbols and used for private worship, as was common in the Polytheist periods of Classical Antiquity. Devotions are generally to Ancestral or Tutelary spirits. SECULAR SHRINES In the United States , several landmarks are called "historic shrines." High ranking Freemasons may join the Shriners , a benevolent and charitable organization. By extension the term ''shrine'' has come to mean any place (or virtual cyber-place) dedicated completely to a particular person or subject. NOTABLE SHRINES
Roman Catholic The long tradition of veneration of saints has produced an impressive number of notable shrines, some of truly international renoun; the list of those considered at least of national importance comprizes none in Africa, but on all other continents: Europe One in Austria :
In Belgium :
Two in Croatia :
One in the Czech Republic :
Three in France :
In Germany : One in Ireland :
Two Pontifical Minor Basilica s in Italy :
One in Latvia :
One in Malta :
Three minor basilicas in Poland :
Three minor basilicas in Spain :
Two in the UK :
North America Seven in Canada. One in Mexico:
Fifty five in the USA:
Central America Two on Cuba One in Nicaragua One in Panama South America Asia Two in China . Two in India:
Fifteen in the Philippines . Two in Sri Lanka . Oceania All four are in Australia, in two major cities:
See also
Shinto Shinto temples — ''jinja'' and ''jingu''— are conventionally called "shrines". See U.S. historic shrines SOURCES AND REFERENCES (incomplete) __NOTOC__ |
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