consecration
noun [ U ] uk/ˌkɒn.sɪˈkreɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌkɑːn.səˈkreɪ.ʃən/
圣化;祝圣;奉献
the act or process of officially making something holy and able to be used for religious ceremonies
A large congregation gathered for the consecration of the church. 许多教民前来参加该教堂的祝圣仪式。
the consecration of bread and wine by the priest or minister 由牧师祝圣的圣餐面包和红酒
基督教的主教就任仪式;祝圣仪式
the act of giving someone the title of bishop in the Christian Church in a religious ceremony
the consecration of the new bishop 新主教的授任仪式
The consecration of the priests to their office is described in chapter 29. 出埃及记第29章记叙了祭司的成圣过程。
See: consecrate
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- His consecration as a bishop was carried out secretly.
- The completion of the dome was marked by the consecration of the cathedral.
- The consecration ceremony was interrupted as objectors explained why they thought it was wrong.