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    con·se·cra·tiion
    /ˌkänsəˈkrāSH(ə)n/

    noun

    • 1. the action of making or declaring something, typically a church, sacred: "the consecration of this cathedral was a magical event"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › consecrationConsecration Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    consecration. noun. con· se· cra· tion ˌkän (t)-sə-ˈkrā-shən. Synonyms of consecration. 1. : the act or ceremony of consecrating. 2. : the state of being consecrated. 3. capitalized : the part of a Communion rite in which the bread and wine are consecrated. Synonyms. blessing. hallowing. sanctification. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONSECRATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Consecration is the act of making something holy or giving someone a religious title. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see translations in other languages.

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › consecrateConsecrate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : to induct (a person) into a permanent office with a religious rite. especially : to ordain to the office of bishop. 2. a. : to make or declare sacred. especially : to devote irrevocably to the worship of God by a solemn ceremony. consecrate a church. b. : to effect the liturgical transubstantiation of (eucharistic bread and wine) c.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › consecrationCONSECRATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. the act of consecrating; dedication to the service and worship of a deity. the act of giving the sacramental character to the Eucharistic elements of bread and wine, especially in the Roman Catholic Church. ordination to a sacred office, especially to the episcopate. Consecration. / ˌkɒnsɪˈkreɪʃən / noun.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › consecrationConsecration - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Most often used in a religious context, consecration is the act of dedicating something to God, sanctifying it and making it holy. For example, someone entering the priesthood goes through a consecration rite that establishes his holy commitment.

  8. www.britannica.com › topic › consecrationConsecration | Definition, Rituals & Significance | Britannica

    Consecration is the act of dedicating something or someone to a sacred purpose by prayers, rites, and ceremonies. Learn about the different types and uses of consecration in Christianity, Judaism, and other religions, such as the consecration of bishops, kings, churches, and the Eucharist.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › consecrationconsecration - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    Consecration is the act of making something or someone holy or sacred, especially in a religious ceremony. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as churches, bread and wine, or religious life.