Rites and Rituals of the Coptic Orthodox Church

Dictionary of Coptic Orthodox Church Terms and Terminology

Consecration

* The dedication of a person (ordination of clergymen) or thing (churches, altars, sacred vessels, icons, etc..) to divine service.

* The act whereby the elements of bread and wine in the Eucharist become the Body and Blood of Christ.

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