Associations to the word «Consecration»

Wiktionary

CONSECRATION, noun. The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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