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

Examples of consecration in a Sentence

the consecration of the Host during Communion
Recent Examples on the Web The consecration ceremony was both religious ritual and viral spectacle, with Mr. Modi cast in the role of ultimate victor, striding alone in the frame. Hari Kumar, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2024 Dressed in a traditional kurta tunic, Modi led the consecration ceremony as Hindu priests chanted hymns and a 4.25-foot statue of Lord Ram was unveiled in the temple’s inner sanctum. Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2024 In addition to Modi, who will play a key role as the official patron of the consecration, a number of other politicians, religious figures, movie stars, and celebrities are also expected to attend. Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 18 Jan. 2024 Modi’s consecration of controversial Hindu temple caps years-long campaign In each case, the violence either immediately preceded or followed the religious ceremony presided by Modi himself on Monday. Anant Gupta, Washington Post, 25 Jan. 2024 Devotees descended on the temple despite calls to wait until the high-security consecration had ended. Hari Kumar Atul Loke, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2024 The temple consecration follows a number of other major political moves implemented by Modi in his efforts to advance his government’s Hindu nationalist agenda. Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 18 Jan. 2024 In Hindu mythology, Hanuman is the devoted companion of Lord Rama, in whom interest is exceptionally high these days ahead of the consecration of a temple in his name at Ayodhya, India, next week. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2024 In photos: The inauguration of Modi’s controversial Hindu temple The temple consecration is expected to give Modi a boost ahead of national elections expected in April, in which he is heavily favored to win a third term. Anant Gupta, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024

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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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“Consecration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consecration. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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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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