Definitions For Martyry

Noun

{{en-noun, martyries}} A shrine in honor of a (usually religious, notably Christian) martyr, possibly at his grave. I : Major martyries are often traditional destinations of pilgrimages, hence become chapels or churches beyond the local parish needs A shrine at a site which "bears witness" to a crucial religious event not related to a tomb.

Translations

Dutch: martelaarsschrijn, n, martyrium, n French: martyrium, m

Etymology

From Late {{etyl, la, en}} martyrium (also 'martyrdom'), from (Ancient Greek)  (martyrion), from (martys) 'witness'