Noun: consecration ,kón-su'krey-shun
- (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God
"the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church"
- A solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal)
"his consecration to study"
Derived forms: consecrations
Type of: allegiance, commitment, dedication, loyalty, sanctification
Encyclopedia: Consecration