Canonum De Lex Ecclesium
Canons of Ecclesiastical Law

one heaven iconI.   Introductory provisions

1.2 Concepts

Article 23 - Sanctuary

Canon 3588 (link)

A Sanctuary is the consecrated or sacred area of a temple around its altar or tabernacle.

Canon 3589 (link)

The deliberate burial of human remains, crypt or relics are never permitted to be incorporated into a valid Sanctuary.

Canon 3590 (link)

Where a historic sanctuary is constructed upon the burial ground of human remains, or their deliberate inclusion in a temple, then such a sanctuary shall be considered a lesser sanctuary on account of the influence of the remains.