consecration
US /ˌkɑːn.səˈkreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɑːn.səˈkreɪ.ʃən/
1.
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.
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His consecration as bishop took place last month.
2.
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.
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The artist showed a deep consecration to his craft.