Phrases with «open tomb»

The phrase "open tomb" refers to a grave or burial place that is not covered or sealed, typically allowing easy access inside. Full definition

Sentences with «open tomb»

  • «In 252 AD, citizens of the Sicilian city of Catania opened the tomb of Saint Agatha and held aloft her red veil to stop the flow of lava. (newscientist.com)
  • Long after the martyrdom and burial of Thomas, when king Mazdai opened the tomb of the apostle with the hope of healing his sick son with the touch of the relics, the bones were not found, «for one of the brethren had taken them away secretly and conveyed to the west». (religion-online.org)
  • These include accounts of earthquakes, of the raising of saints and their appearance in Jerusalem, and of a descending angel who opens the tomb. (religion-online.org)
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