consecration

con·se·cra·tion  (kns-krshn)

n.

1. The act, process, or ceremony of consecrating.

2. The state of being consecrated.

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Consecration [ˌkɒnsɪˈkreɪʃən]

n

(Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) RC Church the part of the Mass after the sermon during which the bread and wine are believed to change into the Body and Blood of Christ

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	consecration - a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal); "his consecration to study" allegiance, commitment, loyalty, dedication - the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; "his long commitment to public service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team"
	2.	consecration - (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God; "the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church" sanctification - a religious ceremony in which something is made holy faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality"

Translations

consecration [ˌkɒnsɪˈkreɪʃən] N → consagración f

consecration [ˌkɒnsɪˈkreɪʃ^ən] n [church, bishop] → consécration f

consecration

n → Weihe f; (in Mass) → Wandlung f

consecration [ˌkɒnsɪˈkreɪʃ/ən] n → consacrazione f

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consecration [ˌkɒnsɪˈkreɪʃ/ən] n → consacrazione f