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"religious relic" refers to an object or item that is considered sacred or holy within a specific religion. It is often associated with religious figures or events and is believed to possess special significance or power. People may venerate and worship these relics as a way to connect with their faith or seek divine blessings.
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«religious»
«relic»
Sentences with «religious relic»
- (CNN)-- What may be the most famous religious relic of them all, the Turin Shroud, will make a rare appearance on Easter Saturday - on Italians» TV screens. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
- I am an Atheist and I think if you allow the cross in you should allow every other religious relic in... people of many religious believes died during that day... Christians are not special. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
- The director, Mark Pellington, who scatters photos of the young Ms. MacLaine in the house like religious relics, clearly adores her. (nytimes.com)
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