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Consecration
01
act or ceremony of declaring something sacred or dedicated to a divine purpose, particularly in Christianity
02
a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal)
consecration
n
consecrate
v
Example
Monastic life often begins with the consecration of novices, a solemn commitment to a religious order and a life of spiritual discipline.
The consecration of a new church involves a solemn ceremony to dedicate the building to divine worship and service.
In certain religious traditions, the consecration of a bishop is a sacred ritual that marks the individual's appointment to a holy office within the church.
During the consecration of a person as a saint in some Christian traditions, the church recognizes and declares their exemplary life and holiness.
The consecration of water in certain religious ceremonies signifies its transformation into a purifying and sacred substance.
