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.
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Consecration
/ˌkɒnsɪˈkɹeɪʃən/
Synonyms for "consecration" (130 found)
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prefermentpresentationpurificationreading insacrificesainthoodsaintingsanctificationsanctussecretasectarianseizureself-abasementself-abnegationself-denialself-devotionself-effacementself-forgetfulnessself-immolationself-neglectself-neglectfulnessself-renouncementself-sacrificeself-subjectionselflessnesssetting apartstate of gracesuccessiontaking overtersanctustractunacquisitivenessunpossessivenessunselfishnessusurpation
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Noun(8 words)
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13 entriesallegianceattitude of devotioncommitmentdedicationloyaltymental attitudereligious ceremonyreligious practiceritualritual actsacrednesssanctificationspiritual quality
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12 entriesacademic dedicationaltar consecrationaltar dedicationbishop consecrationchapel dedicationcharitable dedicationchurch consecrationchurch dedicationdivine graceholy aurapatriotic dedicationsacramental status
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5 entriesaltar consecrationbishop consecrationchurch consecrationconsecration ceremonyliturgical consecration
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