Consecrating: meaning, definitions and examples
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consecrating
[ ˈkɒnsɪkreɪtɪŋ ]
religious ceremony
Consecrating is the act of making something sacred or dedicating it formally to a religious purpose. This term is often used in the context of religious rituals where a person, object, or place is set apart for divine service or honor. The process may involve prayers, blessings, and symbolic actions intended to invoke the presence of a deity. Generally, consecration is associated with significant events like the ordination of clergy or the dedication of a church. It can also pertain to the sanctification of elements used in worship, such as bread and wine in Christian rituals.
Synonyms
blessing, dedicating, ordaining, sanctifying.
Examples of usage
- The priest was consecrating the altar.
- They are consecrating the new chapel this Sunday.
- She participated in the consecrating of the holy water.
- The ceremony involves consecrating the grounds for the new temple.
Translations
Translations of the word "consecrating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 consagrando
🇮🇳 समर्पण करना
🇩🇪 weihen
🇮🇩 menguduskan
🇺🇦 освячення
🇵🇱 konsekrowanie
🇯🇵 聖別する
🇫🇷 consacrant
🇪🇸 consagrando
🇹🇷 kutsama
🇰🇷 성별하다
🇸🇦 تقديس
🇨🇿 zasvěcování
🇸🇰 posvätenie
🇨🇳 奉献
🇸🇮 posvečanje
🇮🇸 helga
🇰🇿 қасиетті ету
🇬🇪 შეწყვეტა
🇦🇿 müqəddəs etmək
🇲🇽 consagrando
Etymology
The word 'consecrate' traces its origins back to the Latin word 'consecratus', which is the past participle of 'consecrāre', meaning 'to make sacred'. The prefix 'con-' means 'together' or 'with', while 'sacrare' comes from 'sacer', meaning 'sacred' or 'holy'. The term evolved through Old French before entering the English language in the late Middle Ages. Its original use was heavily tied to religious contexts, often relating to the dedication of churches, temples, and altars. Over time, 'consecrate' has broadened its application, being used in secular contexts to denote the act of honoring or committing something to a particular cause or purpose. In modern usage, it retains a strong spiritual connotation, reflecting its deep-rooted ties to various religious traditions.