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| − | '''Consecration''' is the action of dedicating a thing to a [[religious]] purpose. Properly speaking, deacons and priests are ordained, but bishops—in churches which maintain [[apostolic succession]]—are "consecrated." | + | '''Consecration''' is the action of dedicating a thing to a [[religious]] purpose. Properly speaking, deacons and priests are ordained, but bishops—in churches which maintain [[apostolic succession]]—are "consecrated." The [[Host (Communion)|Host]] of the [[Eucharist]] is bread consecrated in sacrifice to God for the purpose of partaking of communion. |
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Latest revision as of 10:38, May 1, 2019
Consecration is the action of dedicating a thing to a religious purpose. Properly speaking, deacons and priests are ordained, but bishops—in churches which maintain apostolic succession—are "consecrated." The Host of the Eucharist is bread consecrated in sacrifice to God for the purpose of partaking of communion.