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   consecration

   /ˌkɒnsɪˈkreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of making or declaring something, typically a church, sacred: "the consecration of this cathedral was a magical event"
   • ▪ (in Christian belief) the action of declaring bread and wine to be or represent the body and blood of Christ: "the consecration of bread and wine in the Eucharist"
   • ▪ the action of ordaining someone to a sacred office, typically that of bishop: "he received consecration as bishop at Notre Dame"

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