Definition of consecrate

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Consecrate (v. t.) To set apart to a sacred office; as, to consecrate a bishop..

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Chrism :: Chrism (n.) Olive oil mixed with balm and spices, consecrated by the bishop on Maundy Thursday, and used in the administration of baptism, confirmation, ordination, etc..
Sacrifice :: Sacrifice (n.) To make an offering of; to consecrate or present to a divinity by way of expiation or propitiation, or as a token acknowledgment or thanksgiving; to immolate on the altar of God, in order to atone for sin, to procure favor, or to express thankfulness; as, to sacrifice an ox or a sheep..
Sanctuary :: Sanctuary (n.) A house consecrated to the worship of God; a place where divine service is performed; a church, temple, or other place of worship..
Consecrated :: Consecrated (imp. & p. p.) of Consecrat.
Sacre :: Sacre (v. t.) To consecrate; to make sacred.
Vestal :: Vestal (a.) A virgin consecrated to Vesta, and to the service of watching the sacred fire, which was to be perpetually kept burning upon her altar..
Monstrance :: Monstrance (n.) A transparent pyx, in which the consecrated host is exposed to view..
Credence :: Credence (n.) The small table by the side of the altar or communion table, on which the bread and wine are placed before being consecrated..
Hieron :: Hieron (n.) A consecrated place; esp., a temple..
Consecration :: Consecration (n.) The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication.
Mystery :: Mystery (a.) The consecrated elements in the eucharist.
Sainted :: Sainted (a.) Consecrated; sacred; holy; pious.
Votive :: Votive (a.) Given by vow, or in fulfillment of a vow; consecrated by a vow; devoted; as, votive offerings; a votive tablet..
Consecrate :: Consecrate (v. t.) To canonize; to exalt to the rank of a saint; to enroll among the gods, as a Roman emperor..
Sacrate :: Sacrate (v. t.) To consecrate.
Priest :: Priest (n.) One who is authorized to consecrate the host and to say Mass; but especially, one of the lowest order possessing this power..
Hostie :: Hostie (n.) The consecrated wafer; the host.
Dedicate :: Dedicate (p. a.) Dedicated; set apart; devoted; consecrated.
Catholicos :: Catholicos (n.) The spiritual head of the Armenian church, who resides at Etchmiadzin, Russia, and has ecclesiastical jurisdiction over, and consecrates the holy oil for, the Armenians of Russia, Turkey, and Persia, including the Patriarchs of Constantinople, Jerusalem, and Sis..
Chrismation :: Chrismation (n.) The act of applying the chrism, or consecrated oil..
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