Would they try to prevent him from taking sanctuary?

He'd better do the rounds and tell them to take sanctuary here at the Abbey as quickly as possible.

"He's taken sanctuary," the governor said, pointing to the altar.

Now he has taken sanctuary among the sulidoror, where we are unable to gain access to him.

There was a temple of Apollo near the theater, crowded to the doors with people taking sanctuary.

I know a witness who has taken sanctuary, fearing for his life.

A 26cm long Church with windows and doors for your fish to take sanctuary in.

This possibility didn't occur to him until he had already taken sanctuary in the container.

Near the altar, there is a stone seat for criminals taking sanctuary in the church.

"It's obvious: He took sanctuary in a monastery, where the law couldn't touch him."