1808 W. Scott ii. iii. 81 The relique-shrine of cost, With ivory and gems embosd.
1929 4 Aug. iv. 9/2 Other parts of the temple are one or more relic shrines.
2007 (Nexis) 1 Dec. This practice, well-attested for other relic shrines as well, allows the sick person to consume a substance that, by contact with the powerful relic, was believed to share its wonderworking property.