What is a sanctuary and its role in religion?

Answer 1

"The PURPOSE of The Sanctuary is to MAGNIFY God's name by bringing people to Christ as MEMBERS of His family, developing them to Christ-like MATURITY, and equipping them for MINISTRY in the church and a life- long MISSION to the world."

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Catholic AnswerLittle problem with answering this question, as it common with many words, they have completely different meanings: 1) for a Catholic, 2) for a protestant or other non-Catholic "Christian", 3) for a non-religious person. The word sanctuary for a Catholic means the part of a Church containing the altar, in a traditional Church it is enclosed with an altar rail, in a Byzantine Church is is completely enclosed by an iconostasis; protestants often use the word to refer to the entire Church where they worship, and non-religious use the word to refer to some place of safety. So to answer your question, you have to specify whose word you are asking the purpose for. AnswerTo provide peace of mind and safety to whomever may seek it. Often a sense of spirituality as well.

Answer 2

A sactuary is a scacred place such as a temple or a church.

Answer 3

It's the main inner part of the building, where the worship service is held.

Answer 4

Rows of pews and a stand/stage area for preaching. There can also be areas for chiors and music players.