The act of violating the sanctity of the church is

A. Blasphemy

B. Heresy

C. Sacrilege

D. Veneration

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

One word substitution is Sacrilege.

Blasphemy: the action or offence of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things.
Heresy: belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine.
Sacrilege: violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
Veneration: great respect.