holycontainer

noun
UK /ˈhəʊli kənˈteɪnə/
US /ˈhoʊli kənˈteɪnər/

A special box that people keep safe because they believe it is very important and sacred.

The priest carried the holycontainer carefully to the altar.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A magical chest in stories that holds something powerful and blessed.

The hero opened the holycontainer and a bright light filled the cave.

3. A protected case used to carry something precious during a religious parade.

They walked through the streets holding the holycontainer high.

4. A place or person that keeps something special safe and pure.

Her heart was a holycontainer for happy memories.