consecration
noun
the act of consecrating; dedication to the service and worship of a deity.
deconsecration
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a word derived from
consecration.
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a word derived from
deconsecrate.
deconsecrateverb(tr) to transfer (a church) to secular use
Example Sentences
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After the deconsecration of All Saints, a comprehensive inventory of its valuable objects was made.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 25, 2021
They also said the language of the 18 decrees was virtually the same and did not list specific reasons behind each deconsecration.
From New York Times ● Aug. 7, 2017
Parishioners have appealed the deconsecration of at least two churches: St. Elizabeth of Hungary on the Upper East Side and All Saints Church in Harlem.
From New York Times ● Aug. 7, 2017
Mr. Kingery appealed the deconsecration of All Saints to Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, the archbishop of New York, and was denied.
From New York Times ● Aug. 7, 2017
