consecration

noun

con·​se·​cra·​tion ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkrā-shən 

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

Synonyms

• blessing
• hallowing
• sanctification

Examples of consecration in a Sentence

the consecration of the Host during Communion

Recent Examples on the Web

Archbishop Laurent Ulrich presided over the morning Mass, including the consecration of a new bronze altar. —Thomas Adamson and Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024

On Sunday, an inaugural Catholic Mass and the consecration of a new altar will conclude the events, attended by nearly 170 bishops and priests from across France. —Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024

The next day, Sunday December 8, will see the first mass and consecration of the new altar. —Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 29 Nov. 2024

Macron will return on Dec. 7 to deliver another address and will attend the consecration of the new altar during a Mass the following day. —Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing consecration

• self-consecration

Kids Definition

consecration

noun

con·​se·​cra·​tion ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkrā-shən 

1

: the act or ceremony of consecrating

2

: the state of being consecrated