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   consecration

   /ˌkɒnsɪˈkreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of making or declaring something, typically a church, sacred: "the consecration of this cathedral was a magical event"
   • ▪ (in Christian belief) the action of declaring bread and wine to be or represent the body and blood of Christ: "the consecration of bread and wine in the Eucharist"
   • ▪ the action of ordaining someone to a sacred office, typically that of bishop: "he received consecration as bishop at Notre Dame"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › consecrationCONSECRATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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. Examples of consecration in a Sentence. the consecration of the Host during Communion.

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   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.

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   consecration, an act by which a person or a thing is separated from secular or profane use and dedicated permanently to the sacred by prayers, rites, and ceremonies.

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   The meaning of CONSECRATE is dedicated to a sacred purpose. How to use consecrate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Consecrate.

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   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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › consecrateCONSECRATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONSECRATE definition: 1. to officially make something holy and able to be used for religious ceremonies: 2. to…. Learn more.