Consecration

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑːnsəˈkreɪʃən/

Consecration (noun)

  1. A religious act that makes a person or place holy for worship or sacred use.
  2. An official ceremony or process that gives special sacred status to something.
  3. A serious commitment to a purpose, treated as important and worthy of respect.

Examples

  • The consecration of the monk marked his religious dedication.
  • Her consecration to the temple showed her religious dedication.