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consecrating
verb(consecrate)
to induct (a person) into a permanent office with a religious rite; especially : to ordain to the office of bishop
consecrating
verb(consecrate)
to make or declare sacred; especially : to devote irrevocably to the worship of God by a solemn ceremony
consecrating
verb(consecrate)
to effect the liturgical transubstantiation of (eucharistic bread and wine)

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