Sentence examples for are consecrated from inspiring English sources
verb
To declare, or otherwise make something holy.
Most Hindu images are constructed by artisans following strict guidelines and are consecrated in a ceremony.
Like statues, they are consecrated by the rite of "initiation of breath," pranapratishtha (see also prayer).
Just as certain persons are consecrated, so specific places are designated as the "gate of heaven".
(September 12th and March 17th are consecrated to St . Daniel who founded the monastery more than seven hundred years ago).
This is the point at which the bread and wine are consecrated and transubstantiation is believed to occur.
To preserve this lineage, Episcopal bishops are consecrated by other bishops in a laying on of hands, and clergy members must be ordained by bishops.
Bishop Mary D. Glasspool was consecrated in Los Angeles earlier this year.
John was consecrated in February/March 931.
Twenty-five new bishops have been consecrated.
The Parthenon was consecrated in Athens.
He was consecrated about Jan . 15 708.
