chrámu
Chrám is a Czech noun for a sacred building used for religious worship. The term covers a range of structures, from Christian churches to temples of other faiths. In everyday Czech, kostel is the more common word for a church, while chrám usually denotes a larger, historically significant church or, when referring to non-Christian religions, a temple. The word can also denote a cathedral when the church serves as a bishop’s seat, though the precise term for that is katedrála.
Etymology: Chrám comes from Proto-Slavic roots meaning sanctuary or temple. There are cognates in related Slavic
Architecture and use: Chrámů are typically monumental buildings with features such as a nave, apse, altar, and
Non-Christian contexts: In Czech, chrám can also denote temples of religions other than Christianity, such as
Examples: A well-known example is Chrám svatého Víta (St. Vitus Cathedral) in Prague, a prominent symbol of