consecrator
1Consecrator — 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… …
2Consecrator — 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] …
3consecrator — noun see consecrate II …
4consecrator — See consecrative. * * * …
5consecrator — noun A person who consecrates …
6consecrator — n. one who consecrates …
7consecrator — con·se·cra·tor …
8consecrator — ˈkänsə̇ˌkrād.ə(r), ātə noun ( s) Etymology: Late Latin, from Latin consecratus + or : one that consecrates …
9consecrater — 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] …
10Consecration — • 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.… …
