consecration

noun

con·​se·​cra·​tion ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkrā-shən How to pronounce consecration (audio)
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1
: the act or ceremony of consecrating
2
: the state of being consecrated
3
Consecration : the part of a Communion rite in which the bread and wine are consecrated

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the consecration of the Host during Communion
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In accordance with their own wishes, Harald and Sonja held a consecration ceremony, which included traditions dating back to the Middle Ages, at Trondheim’s Nidaros Cathedral in central Norway on June 23, 1991. — James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Hundreds of people took part in the consecration of the monument, which towers 182 feet over Konotopie in central Poland, the home of fewer than 150 people. — Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 These appointments distinguished the Kenyan church from many other GAFCON provinces where the consecration of women bishops remains controversial. — Stephanie Triplettall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 Which is not to say that the Lido selection lacks luster or awards consecration potential. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consecration

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14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of consecration was in the 14th century

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consecration

noun
con·​se·​cra·​tion ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkrā-shən How to pronounce consecration (audio)
1
: the act or ceremony of consecrating
2
: the state of being consecrated

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