the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church.
Examples of consecration
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In this case it's to celebrate the consecration of St Eia Parish church in 1434.
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The remaining twenty-one seats are filled in order of seniority by consecration.
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The principal celebrant displays the chalice immediately after its consecration.
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Dohnal did not identify the bishop or bishops who had performed the consecration.
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On the day of consecration the church itself became part of Orthodox thaumaturgy.
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For Bonet, who plans to be among the worshipers, the consecration is a triumph.
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Consecration here would put Charles well ahead of Henry VI, the English candidate.
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After the consecration, holding the bell, servers return to their posts and kneel.
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Augustine also arranged the consecration of his successor, Laurence of Canterbury.
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A solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal); "his consecration to study"
(religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God; "the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church"
(consecrate) ordain: appoint to a clerical posts; "he was ordained in the Church"
(consecrate) give: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church"
(consecrate) vow: dedicate to a deity by a vow
(consecrate) render holy by means of religious rites
Consecration is a five-piece experimental metal band from Serbia. Their unique sound that incorporates elements from various musical genres earned them a growing fan base on the Balkans.
(Consecrate (album)) Consecrate is the first studio album by American hardcore band Painstake, released on October 1, 1995.
(consecrate) To declare, or otherwise make something holy