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feretory

noun/ˈfɛrəˌtɔri/

a place or receptacle for containing holy relics

The ancient cathedral was home to a beautifully crafted feretory, which housed the sacred relics of the saints.

shrine,reliquary,altar
word origin — from Latin 'feretorium', a place for carrying or supporting