According to Merriam Webster, Sanctuary is
1) a consecrated place: such as
a: the ancient Hebrew temple at Jerusalem or its holy of holies
b(1): the most sacred part of a religious building (such as the part of a Christian church in which the altar is placed)
(2): the room in which general worship services are held
2) a place of refuge and protection
a): a refuge for wildlife where predators are controlled and hunting is illegal
b): the immunity from law attached to a sanctuary
“The Umbrella Sanctuary” by Tim Atkins and “Being Sanctuary” by Linette Lowe and Jennifer “Jo” VonRue
