holy sepulchre

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Noun: 1. The tomb of Jesus Christ: The specific sepulchre (burial cave) in Jerusalem where, according to Christian tradition, the body of Jesus Christ was laid after his crucifixion and from which he resurrected. 2. A site of major Christian veneration: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, built over the traditional site of this tomb, which is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Christianity.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Pilgrims travel from around the world to visit the Holy Sepulchre.
    • The Holy Sepulchre is a central symbol of the Christian faith, representing death and resurrection.
Advanced Usage
  • "the Holy Sepulchre": Almost always used with the definite article "the" and capitalized, as it refers to a specific, unique historical and religious site.
  • In historical and theological texts, it can be used metonymically to represent the concepts of Christ's sacrifice, burial, and the promise of resurrection.
Variants and Related Words
  • Holy Sepulcher: An alternative spelling, primarily used in American English.
  • Sepulchre (noun): A stone tomb or burial chamber. (The more general term from which "Holy Sepulchre" is derived).
  • The Church of the Holy Sepulchre: The specific church building in Jerusalem that encloses the traditional site.
Synonyms
  • Christ's tomb
  • The Tomb of Jesus
  • The Easter Tomb (contextual, relating to the resurrection celebrated at Easter)
Related Phrases
  • Crusade for the Holy Sepulchre: A historical phrase referencing the medieval military campaigns aimed at securing Christian control over Jerusalem and the holy site.
  • Knight of the Holy Sepulchre: A title associated with a Catholic order of knighthood under the protection of the Holy See, historically connected to the site.
Noun
  1. the sepulcher in which Christ's body lay between burial and resurrection

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