as in purifications
the act of making something holy through religious ritual
the consecration of the Host during Communion
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blessings
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Francis opened the possibility for same-sex couples to receive informal blessings, but German bishops have been pushing for a more formal blessing ritual.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Higginson has also shared photos from her children's baby blessings, which is a common Mormon tradition.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Consecrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecrations. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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