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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
3
capitalized : the part of a Communion rite in which the bread and wine are consecrated

Example Sentences

the consecration of the Host during Communion
Recent Examples on the Web Mozart wrote this piece for the consecration of a new orphanage church. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 28 Aug. 2022 Believers from across Utah and beyond gathered recently to participate in the consecration of Utah County’s first Orthodox Christian church. Tamarra Kemsley, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 July 2022 According to the Moscow City News Agency, the image shows a ritual blessing of the participants in the Victory Parade and the consecration of launches on the Khodynka field. Ana Faguy, USA TODAY, 24 June 2022 Crossing the final checkpoint into a battle zone feels like a consecration. Mac William Bishop, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2022 Even the fiercest of skeptics were suddenly silenced upon hearing Rosalía’s third LP, MOTOMAMI, which showcases her consecration by deviating from pure flamenco into more experimental territory. Spin Staff, SPIN, 7 June 2022 Following a prayer of consecration, the priests were clothed in chasubles (the large sleeveless outer garments worn when celebrating Mass) and stoles (a strip of cloth vaguely resembling a scarf). Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 4 June 2022 Before William presented the new flag that is decorated with the regiment's achievements and honors, there was a consecration of the colors by chaplains from the household division of the army. PEOPLE.com, 17 May 2022 For most chefs, opening a full-fledged restaurant in New York is a dream come true, a consecration of sorts. Sylvie Bigar, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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