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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church | 2000 | | Copyright

consecration. The separation of a thing or person for Divine service. The term is used:

1. Of the Eucharist, for the act whereby the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ;

2. Of clergy and laity professing the counsels of perfection through vows or other bonds recognized by the Church. It was formerly also used for the making of bishops, who are now said to be ordained rather than consecrated (see ORDERS and ORDINAL) and of churches and altars, now said to be dedicated rather than consecrated (see DEDICATION OF CHURCHES).

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Consecration

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions | 1997 | | Copyright

Consecration (Lat., cum, ‘with’, + sacrum, ‘sacred’: i.e. making connection with the sacred). In Christianity: (i) the act in the eucharist through which the elements become Christ's body and blood; (ii) the ordination of bishops; and (iii) the dedication of altars, churches, and eucharistic vessels.

In a more general sense, consecration is the act or ritual which invests objects, places, or people with religious significance, often by way of power and holiness.

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JOHN BOWKER. "Consecration." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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consecration

A Dictionary of the Bible | 1997 | | Copyright

consecration The act of separating persons or things from profane use and dedicating them to the service of God (Exod. 29: 1; 2 Chron. 31: 6).

In modern usage, consecration (e.g. of a church) is the rendering of thanks to God; and a declaration of the function of the person or thing for service, as in the OT.

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W. R. F. BROWNING. "consecration." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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