Sacred Spring

Holy well

A holy well or sacred spring is a well, spring or small pool of water revered in Christianity, as well as in pagan religions. The water of holy wells is often thought to have healing qualities, through the numinous presence of its guardian spirit or Christian saint. They often have local legends associated with them; for example in Christian legends, the water is often said to have been made to flow by the action of a saint. It may be regarded as holy water. Holy wells are often also places of ritual and pilgrimage, where people pray and leave votive offerings. In Celtic regions, strips of cloth are often tied to trees at holy wells, known as clootie wells.

Spring (hydrology)

A spring is a natural exit point at which groundwater emerges from an aquifer and flows across the ground surface as surface water. It is a component of the hydrosphere, as well as a part of the water cycle. Springs have long been important for humans as a source of fresh water, especially in arid regions which have relatively little annual rainfall.

Sacredness

Sacred describes something that is dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity; is considered worthy of spiritual respect or devotion; or inspires awe or reverence among believers. The property is often ascribed to objects, or places.

sacred

Adjective

1. Characterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy.
2. Religious; relating to religion, or to the services of religion; not secular

Verb

1. simple past and past participle of sacre

spring

Verb

1. To move or burst forth.
2. To appear.

Noun

1. An act of springing: a leap, a jump.
2. The season of the year in temperate regions in which temperatures and daylight hours rise, and plants spring from the ground and into bloom and dormant animals spring to life.