Bible Encyclopedias
Martyriarius
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
is the name, in the Roman Catholic Church, of the keeper of sacred relics. The relics of martyrs are most generally kept under the principal altar of the church.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Martyriarius'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/m/martyriarius.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.