Maybe because of those TV series, or because when I was young I was a bit obsessed with the Middle Ages, I have occasionally found myself thinking about the practice of Sanctuary, throughout my life. The thought that one could dash into a church, cry “Sanctuary”, and no one was allowed to touch you despite there being no physical barrier, was intriguing and amazing.

I think I do remember his case. That link is an interesting reminder!

Somewhat irreverently, what your comment call to mind is the old black and white TV series of Robin Hood, where bandits were always dashing into church shouting: “Sanctuary! Sanctuary!”