Consecration Definition & Meaning

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Consecration

Consecration Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Consecration? [n] sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God; "the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church" [n] a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal); "his consecration to study" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Consecration: Related Terms \| Find terms related to Consecration: accession \| Agnus Dei \| Alleluia \| altruism \| Anamnesis \| anointing \| anointment \| apostolic orders \| appointment \| arrogation \| assignment \| assumption \| authorization \| beatification \| beatitude \| blessedness \| blessing \| calling \| Canon \| canonization \| Collect \| commitment \| Communion \| conferment \| coronation \| Credo \| dedication \| delegation \| deputation \| devotion \| disinterest \| disinterestedness \| Dismissal \| election \| empowerment \| enshrinement \| Epistle \| exaltation \| Fraction \| Gloria \| glorification \| Gospel \| grace \| Gradual \| hallowing \| holy orders \| humility \| induction \| installation \| institution \| Introit \| investiture \| justification \| justification by works \| Kyrie \| Kyrie Eleison \| Last Gospel \| Lavabo \| legitimate succession \| major orders \| minor orders \| modesty \| nomination \| Offertory \| ordainment \| orders \| ordination \| Paternoster \| Pax \| Post-Communion \| Preface \| preferment \| presentation \| purification \| reading in \| sacrifice \| sainthood \| sainting \| sanctification \| Sanctus \| Secreta \| seizure \| self-abasement \| self-abnegation \| self-denial \| self-devotion \| self-effacement \| self-forgetfulness \| self-immolation \| selflessness \| self-neglect \| self-neglectfulness \| self-renouncement \| self-sacrifice \| self-subjection \| setting apart \| state of grace \| succession \| taking over \| Tersanctus \| Tract \| unacquisitiveness \| unpossessiveness \| unselfishness \| usurpation See Also \| allegiance \| commitment \| dedication \| loyalty \| sanctification Consecration In Webster's Dictionary \Con`se*cra"tion\, n. [L. consecratio: cf. F. cons['e]cration.] The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication. Until the days of your consecration be at an end. --Lev. viii. 33. Consecration makes not a place sacred, but only solemny declares it so. --South.

Consecration Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Consecration?

[n] sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God; "the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church"
[n] a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal); "his consecration to study"

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Consecration In Webster's Dictionary

\Con`se*cra"tion\, n. [L. consecratio: cf. F.
cons['e]cration.]
The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being
consecrated; dedication.

      Until the days of your consecration be at an end.
                                               --Lev. viii.
                                               33.

      Consecration makes not a place sacred, but only solemny
      declares it so.                          --South.

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