👉 Bastile is a term that refers to a structure or building used for religious purposes, particularly in Catholicism. It was first mentioned in the Bible and is often associated with the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, who are believed to have lived in a cave near Bethlehem during the time when they were being pursued by the Romans. The term "bastile" has also been used in other contexts, but it is most commonly associated with the concept of a building or structure that serves