Shrine

A shrine, from the Latin scrinium (?box?, also used as a desk, like the french bureau hence also an adlministrative office) is originally a container, usually in precious materials, especially for a relic, and/or holy or sacred place containing the same, hence dedicated towards a certain god, goddess, saint, or similar religious figure. Later also extended meanings.

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As distinguished from a temple, a shrine is usually located because it houses a particular relic or cult image which is the object of worship or veneration, or because it is constructed on a site which is thought to be particularly holy, as opposed to being placed for the convenience of worshippers. As such, shrines are associated with the practice of pilgrimage. Christianity (Roman Catholicism and Orthodox, not protestants who oppose honoring saints), Hinduism, Buddhismand Shinto and Islam (mainly Shiah are major religions that have places of worship that are frequently called shrines, Qur'an prohibits shrines and the Intercession of saints:"And the mosques are for Allah (Alone): so invoke not anyone along with Allah" Sura Al-Jinn:18 (72:18)). The only major mosques according to Sunni Muslims are in the following order; 1- Masjid al Haram 2- Masjid al-Nabawi 3- Al-Aqsa Mosque (Temple Mount).

God: :This article discusses the term God in the context of monotheism. See deity, gods or goddesses for details on polytheistic usages. See Names of God for terms used in other languages or specific faiths. See God (disambiguation) for non-religious abbreviations....

Goddess: A goddess is a female deity, in contrast with a male deity known as a "god". A great many cultures have goddesses, sometimes alone, but more often as part of a larger that includes both of the conventional genders and in some cases even hermaphroditic (or gender neutral) deities....

Saint: In general, the term Saint refers to someone who is exceptionally virtuous and holy. It can be applied to both the living and the dead and is an acceptable term in most of the world's popular religions. The Saint is held up by the community as an example of how we all should act, and his or her life...

Shrine related Images and Photos (experimental)

Shrine Pass Vail CO	Benton Shrine	Daigo Shrine Kyoto Japan	Votive Shrine of Guilt
Mountain Shrine Yakushima Kagoshima Japan	Torii Shrine Gate in the Sea Miyajima Island Honshu Japan	Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine Japan	Stone Torii Tosho-Gu Shrine Nikko Central Honshu Japan
O-Torii Gate Itsukushima Shrine Japan	Fortune Papers at Shinto Shrine Tokyo Japan	Shrine Containing the Relics of the Adoration of the Magi Late 12th Century	Frescoed Wall of the Shrine of Hathor from Deir el-Bahri