consecration

noun
UK: /ˌkɒnsɪˈkreɪʃən/
US: /ˌkɑːnsɪˈkreɪʃən/

  1. The act of officially making something holy or dedicated to a religious purpose.

    1. The church's consecration was a beautiful ceremony.
    2. The old cathedral held a special event for the consecration of its new altar.

  2. The action of declaring bread and wine as the body and blood of Christ during a religious service.

    1. The priest performed the consecration during the Mass.
    2. Many churches practice the consecration of bread and wine, an important part of communion.

  3. A dedication to a purpose.

    1. Her consecration to the project was admirable.
    2. His consecration of time and energy to the cause was truly inspiring for the team.

Synonyms

dedication blessing sanctification devotion

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "consecration" in English means: The act of officially making something holy or dedicated to a religious purpose., The action of declaring bread and wine as the body and blood of Christ during a religious service., A dedication to a purpose..

The phonetic transcription of "consecration" is /ˌkɒnsɪˈkreɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌkɑːnsɪˈkreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "consecration": dedication, blessing, sanctification, devotion.

Example usage of "consecration": "The church's consecration was a beautiful ceremony.". More examples on the page.