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Consecrator — is a term used in the Roman Catholic Church to designate a bishop who ordains a priest to the episcopal state. The term is often used in Eastern Rite Churches and in Anglican communities. The term Principal Consecrator is used to designate the… … Wikipedia
Consecrator — Con se*cra tor, n. [L.] One who consecrates; one who performs the rites by which a person or thing is devoted or dedicated to sacred purposes. [Written also {consecrater}.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
consecrator — noun see consecrate II … New Collegiate Dictionary
consecrator — See consecrative. * * * … Universalium
consecrator — n. one who consecrates … English contemporary dictionary
consecrator — con·se·cra·tor … English syllables
consecrator — ˈkänsə̇ˌkrād.ə(r), ātə noun ( s) Etymology: Late Latin, from Latin consecratus + or : one that consecrates … Useful english dictionary
consecrater — Consecrator Con se*cra tor, n. [L.] One who consecrates; one who performs the rites by which a person or thing is devoted or dedicated to sacred purposes. [Written also {consecrater}.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Consecration — • An act by which a thing is separated from a common and profane to a sacred use, or by which a person or thing is dedicated to the service and worship of God by prayers, rites, and ceremonies Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006.… … Catholic encyclopedia
Co-Consecrators — • The bishops who assist the presiding bishop in the act of consecrating a new bishop Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Co Consecrators Co consecrators … Catholic encyclopedia
