- sanctuary - a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
--1 is a kind of place, property
--1 has particulars: holy of holies, sanctum sanctorum; Tabernacle- refuge, sanctuary, asylum - a shelter from danger or hardship
--2 is a kind of shelter
--2 has particulars: harbor, harbour; safehold; safe house- chancel, sanctuary, bema - area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
--3 is a kind of area
--3 is a part of church, church building
--3 has parts: choir - refuge, sanctuary, asylum - a shelter from danger or hardship