consecration

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zu weihen oder einer göttlichen Bestimmung zu widmen, oft durch eine feierliche religiöse Zeremonie.

A noun referring to the act of making something sacred or dedicating it to a divine purpose, often through a formal religious ceremony.

1. Dedication to a purposeC1formal

   A solemn commitment of one's life or time to a cherished purpose, service, or goal.

   Hingabe an eine Sache

   • Her consecration to the cause of education inspired many.
   • He made a consecration of his career to helping the poor.
   • The artist's consecration to her craft was evident in every piece.

   Synonymecommitmentdedicationdevotion

   Antonymedesecrationprofanationsecularization

2. Religious sanctificationC1formal

   The act of making something sacred by setting it apart, usually with religious rites, dedicating it to God.

   Weihe

   • The consecration of the new church was attended by hundreds.
   • During the ceremony, the priest performed the consecration of the altar.
   • The consecration of the holy water was a key part of the ritual.

   Synonymeblessingdedicationdevotionsanctification

   Antonymedesecrationprofanationsecularization