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Shrine

A shrine (Latin: scrinium "case or chest for books or papers"; Old French: escrin "box or case")[1] is a sacred space dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, daemon, or similar figure of respect, wherein they are venerated or worshipped. Shrines often contain idols, relics, or other such objects associated with the figure being venerated.[2] A shrine at which votive offerings are made is called an altar.

For other uses, see Shrine (disambiguation).

Shrines are found in many of the world's religions, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese folk religion, Shinto, indigenous Philippine folk religions, and Germanic paganism as well as in secular and non-religious settings such as a war memorial. Shrines can be found in various settings, such as churches, temples, cemeteries, or as household shrines. Portable shrines are also found in some cultures.[3]

The in Haifa, Israel.[68]

Shrine of the Báb

The in Acre, Israel.[69]

Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh

in San Antonio, Texas, U.S.

The Alamo

in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.

Fort McHenry

in Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.

Touro Synagogue

a war memorial in Melbourne, Australia

Shrine of Remembrance

a war memorial in Brisbane, Australia

Shrine of Remembrance

in Moscow, Russia

Lenin's Mausoleum

in Pyongyang, North Korea

Kumsusan Palace of the Sun

In some countries around the world, landmarks may be called "historic shrines." Notable shrines of this type include:


Halls of fame also serve as shrines into which single or multiple individuals are inducted on the basis of their influence upon regions, cultures or disciplines. Busts or full-body statues are often erected and placed alongside each other in commemoration. This includes Halls of Fame that honor sports athletes, where an athlete's entrance to the hall is commonly described as "enshrinement".


By extension the term shrine has come to mean any place dedicated completely to a particular person or subject such as the Shrine of the Sun in Colorado Springs, Colorado.[86]

Australian Aboriginal sacred sites

Earth mysteries

Holiest sites in Islam (Shia)

Holiest sites in Islam (Sunni)

Indigenous Philippine shrines and sacred grounds

List of shrines

Numen

Makeshift/roadside memorial

Sacred natural site

Sanctuary

Shrines to the Virgin Mary

or the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine

Shriners

Shinto shrine

Shrines of British Saints by J. Charles Wall. Full Text + Illustrations.