Noun
the main altar in a church
Source: WordNetAgnes's bones are conserved beneath the high altar in the church of Sant'Agnese fuori le mura in Rome, built over the catacomb that housed her tomb. Source: Internet
A large block of marble above the tomb, the gift of bishop Euphronius of Autun (472-475), rendered it visible to the faithful gathered behind the high altar. Source: Internet
In 1220, Becket's bones were moved to a new gold-plated and bejewelled shrine behind the high altar in the Trinity Chapel. citation The shrine was supported by three pairs of pillars, placed on a raised platform with three steps. Source: Internet
One of the most peculiar features of the interior is the high altar with carving and gold leaf applications. Source: Internet
Notable ceremonies and events * Saint Margaret of Scotland was buried here in 1093; on 19 June 1250 following her Canonization her remains were disinterred and placed in a reliquary at the high altar. Source: Internet
Marren 1066 p. 135 Death of Harold Stone marking the spot of the high altar at Battle Abbey, where Harold died Gravett Hastings p. 79 Harold appears to have died late in the battle, although accounts in the various sources are contradictory. Source: Internet