Sentence examples for consecrated themselves from inspiring English sources

On Nov. 25, 1535, at Brescia, Angela and 28 companions consecrated themselves to God by a vow of virginity, and the Company of St. Ursula was born.

One cannot but think of today's suicide bombers, who consecrate themselves as martyrs, voluntarily take on the pollution of murder, go over to the "other side", and bring death and destruction to the enemy.

The title essay, "Consecratio Medici," adapted from a graduation address to Jefferson Medical College, urged graduates to consecrate or devote themselves to their profession.

In these countries' consecrated vision of themselves, it is those networks that serve both as an effective bond of solidarity to those with feelings of injustice — immigrants, the jobless, the working poor — and the state's best bulwark against violence and despair.

They made quiet intentions to themselves and consecrated what would be a sacred and nurturing space for the duration of the weekend.

"More important than the documents themselves," he wrote, "the Council has consecrated a new spirit, destined in the course of time to remake the face of Catholicism.

On Jan . 29 the heads of two Anglican provinces overseas held a ceremony in Singapore where two conservative Episcopal priests were consecrated as bishops to work among like-minded Americans who see themselves as alienated from the church.

The Parthenon was consecrated in Athens.

He was consecrated about Jan . 15 708.

Bishop Mary D. Glasspool was consecrated in Los Angeles earlier this year.

No Puritan meetinghouse was ever consecrated.