consecration

noun

con·​se·​cra·​tion ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkrā-shən 

1

: the act or ceremony of consecrating

2

: the state of being consecrated

3

Consecration : the part of a Communion rite in which the bread and wine are consecrated

Synonyms of consecration

• purification
• blessing
• sanctification

Examples of consecration in a Sentence

the consecration of the Host during Communion

Recent Examples on the Web

At this stage of his career, Hicks will have been part of many ceremonies; ordination as a deacon and then a priest, consecration as an auxiliary bishop and installation as bishop in Joliet, Illinois. —Tony Aiello, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026

As a result, the consecration of bishops without papal consent is considered a grave threat to church unity and a cause of schism, since bishops can ordain new priests. —Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026

The event included a procession, prayers, libations, community testimonials and site consecration Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Atlanta. —Alia Pharr, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026

Also celebrated is the resulting rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem — Hanukkah means dedication or consecration in Hebrew. —Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing consecration

• self-consecration

Rhymes for consecration

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

consecration

noun

con·​se·​cra·​tion ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkrā-shən 

1

: the act or ceremony of consecrating

2

: the state of being consecrated