WorldAugust 28, 2026

consecration

kon-si-KRAY-shun

Definition

A solemn ceremony or act intended to dedicate a person or object to a religious or divine purpose.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'consecrare', meaning 'to dedicate to a deity'. It combines the prefix 'con-' (with) and 'sacrare' (to make holy).

In the news

In this article, the term refers to the religious ceremony used to bless a new monarch's reign, replacing the traditional coronation in Norway. It highlights the shift in royal tradition from formal crowning to a sacred blessing.

Death of Norway’s King Harald V: What happens next

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