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.

Secular shrines

In the United States, several landmarks are called "historic shrines." High ranking Freemasons may join the Shriners, a benevolent and charitable organization.

Related Topics:
United States - Freemasons - Shriners

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By extension the term shrine has come to mean any place (or virtual cyber-place) dedicated completely to a particular person or subject.

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