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consecration

/ˌkɒn.sɪˈkreɪ.ʃən/

/ˌkɑːn.səˈkreɪ.ʃən/

Translations

consecrationnoun

consecrations

множ.

The consecration of the church took place last Sunday.

Освящение церкви состоялось в прошлое воскресенье.

The consecration of the new bishop was a significant event for the community.

Посвящение нового епископа было значительным событием для общины.

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Synonyms

consecrationadjective

/ˌkɒn.sɪˈkreɪ.ʃən/

/ˌkɑːn.səˈkreɪ.ʃən/

Used attributively to modify a noun, e.g. "consecration oil".

consecrationnoun

The act of declaring something, typically a church, sacred or holy.

The consecration of the new cathedral was attended by hundreds of parishioners.

The solemn dedication to a special purpose or service, usually religious.

The consecration of the priest took place in a beautiful ceremony.

The part of the Eucharist service in which the bread and wine are consecrated.

During the consecration, the congregation knelt in reverence.

The state or condition of being consecrated; holiness.

The abbey retained an air of consecration long after the ceremony.

consecrationadjective

Relating to or used in a consecration ceremony.

The bishop poured consecration oil onto the altar.