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A sanctuary is the holiest area of a place of
worship. Also, a place of refuge from
persecution or prosecution, usually in or
near a place of worship. The custom of
offering sanctuary in specific places goes
back to ancient times and was widespread in
Europe in the Middle Ages.
Subject by: Andrew Longhorn