as in purifications
the act of making something holy through religious ritual
the consecration of the Host during Communion
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blessings
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Although both of their families tried to stop them, George and Louise eventually got their parents' blessings.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026 -
Azcona, 47, said those who visit her botanica for blessings and spiritual cleansings have felt shunned in traditional religious settings, either because of their sexuality, tattoos or other factors.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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“Consecrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecrations. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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