Consecration

//ˌkɒnsɪˈkɹeɪʃən// noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication. countable, uncountable

    "Inthronization, in ancient times, immediately succeeded the rite of consecration; the new bishop being honourably placed in his episcopal chair by the prelates assembled for his consecration."

  2. 2
    (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God wordnet
  3. 3
    a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal) wordnet

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accessionagnus deiallegiancealleluiaaltruismanamnesis

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"Inthronization, in ancient times, immediately succeeded the rite of consecration; the new bishop being honourably placed in his episcopal chair by the prelates assembled for his consecration."

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin cōnsecrātiō, cōnsecrātiōnem.

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