consecration
US /ˌkɑːn.səˈkreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɑːn.səˈkreɪ.ʃən/
1.
Weihung, Konsekration
the action of making or declaring something sacred, typically a church or a person to a religious office
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The consecration of the new church was a solemn ceremony.
Die Weihung der neuen Kirche war eine feierliche Zeremonie.
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His consecration as bishop took place last month.
Seine Weihe zum Bischof fand letzten Monat statt.
2.
Hingabe, Widmung
the state of being dedicated to a god or a sacred purpose
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Her life was a consecration to serving the poor.
Ihr Leben war eine Hingabe an den Dienst an den Armen.
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The artist showed a deep consecration to his craft.
Der Künstler zeigte eine tiefe Hingabe an sein Handwerk.