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shrine
A holy place or an artistically designed container used for the worship of a deity or saint, or for storing relics.
In der alten Kapelle steht ein Schrein mit den Gebeinen des Stadtpatrons.
In the old chapel, there is a shrine containing the bones of the city's patron saint.
casket / chest
A small, often decorated box or case for storing valuable objects, especially jewelry.
In dem antiken Schrein bewahrte sie die Erbstücke ihrer Großmutter auf.
She kept her grandmother's heirlooms in the antique casket.
shrine
In a figurative sense, a place or thing that is treated like a sanctuary and cared for with great reverence.
Sein Arbeitszimmer war ein Schrein, den niemand außer ihm betreten durfte.
His study was a shrine that no one but him was allowed to enter.
The word 'Schrein' (shrine) is usually used in an elevated, literary, or solemn context. In everyday language, it is rather rare for a simple small box.
Der Dichter verwahrte seine ersten Manuskripte in einem hölzernen Schrein.
The poet kept his first manuscripts in a wooden chest.
You can recognize the religious meaning from words like 'heilig' (holy), 'Reliquie' (relic), 'Altar' (altar), 'Kirche' (church), or 'Tempel' (temple). In this context, the shrine describes a place of worship.
Pilger aus aller Welt besuchen den Schrein des Heiligen.
Pilgrims from all over the world visit the saint's shrine.
When a place or a collection of objects is referred to as a 'Schrein' (shrine), it is often meant metaphorically. It expresses that someone treats this place or these things with great reverence.
Ihre Plattensammlung ist ihr persönlicher Schrein, den niemand berühren darf.
Her record collection is her personal shrine, which no one is allowed to touch.
It is often described what is kept in a shrine or what it was built for. Typical formulations are 'ein Schrein für jemanden/etwas' (a shrine for someone/something) or 'etwas in einem Schrein aufbewahren' (to keep something in a shrine).
Für die Krone wurde ein eigener Schrein aus Gold und Edelsteinen angefertigt.
A separate shrine made of gold and precious stones was created for the crown.
altar
An Altar and a Schrein can both be part of a religious site. The Altar is primarily the place where ceremonies take place, while a Schrein usually contains or displays a deity, saint, or relics for worship. Use “Altar” for the ritual and “Schrein” for what is being revered.
Die Besucher verbeugten sich vor dem Schrein, in dem die Reliquien des Heiligen aufbewahrt wurden.
The visitors bowed before the shrine where the saint’s relics were kept.
Die Gemeinde versammelte sich am Altar, um gemeinsam die religiöse Zeremonie zu feiern.
The congregation gathered at the altar to celebrate the religious ceremony together.
