consecrate
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/ˈkɑːnsɪkreɪt/
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/ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/
to make something holy by a religious ceremony
The church was consecrated in 1853, making it a holy place for worship.
교회는 1853년에 성결화되어 예배를 위한 성스러운 장소가 되었습니다.
to turn bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ in a religious ceremony
During the communion, the priest consecrated the bread and wine.
성체 성사 중에 사제가 빵과 와인을 성결화했습니다.
to officially appoint someone as a priest or another religious position in a ceremony
He was consecrated as a bishop last year.
그는 작년에 주교로 성결화되었습니다.
to dedicate something or yourself to a special purpose, often religious
She consecrated her life to God and became a nun.
그녀는 자신의 삶을 신께 바쳤고 수녀가 되었습니다.