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consecrations
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奉献, 神圣化
act or ceremony of declaring something sacred or dedicated to a divine purpose, particularly in Christianity
- In certain religious traditions, the consecration of a bishop is a sacred ritual that marks the individual's appointment to a holy office within the church.
在某些宗教传统中，主教的祝圣是一种神圣的仪式，标志着个人被任命为教会内的圣职。
- The consecration of a new church involves a solemn ceremony to dedicate the building to divine worship and service.
新教堂的祝圣包括一个庄严的仪式，将建筑奉献给神圣的崇拜和服务。
- Monastic life often begins with the consecration of novices, a solemn commitment to a religious order and a life of spiritual discipline.
修道生活通常始于新修士的奉献，这是对宗教秩序和精神纪律生活的庄严承诺。
- During the consecration of a person as a saint in some Christian traditions, the church recognizes and declares their exemplary life and holiness.
在一些基督教传统中，当一个人被奉献为圣人时，教会承认并宣布他们模范的生活和圣洁。
- The consecration of water in certain religious ceremonies signifies its transformation into a purifying and sacred substance.
在某些宗教仪式中，水的祝圣意味着它转变为一种净化和神圣的物质。
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the act of solemnly dedicating one's life, time, or effort to a valued purpose or service
- She lived her life in consecration to helping the poor.
- His consecration to scientific research inspired generations of students.
- The teacher's consecration to education shaped the community.
- Artists often speak of consecration to their craft.
- The leader's consecration to reform transformed the nation.