consecration Synonym

Synonyme consecration

sanctification - dedication - blessing - hallowing - anointing - ordination - benediction - sanctity - devotion - veneration - exaltation - glorification - worship - canonization - enshrinement - sacralization - sanctifying


Consecration is the solemn dedication to a special purpose or service, usually religious. The word 'consecration' essentially means 'association with the sacred'. Persons, places, or things can be consecrated, and the term is used in various religious traditions and denominations. In Christianity, for instance, consecration can refer to the act by which a bishop becomes ordained. In a broader sense, consecration can also imply a profound commitment or dedication to an ideal or cause.



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