1. A process, an act, or a ceremony that gives a religious endorsement of something or someone as being dedicated to religious purposes: The consecration of the residence for homeless people by the church was completed with the singing of hymns by all who attended.
2. A solemn commitment of one's life or time to some cherished purpose; such as, to a service or a goal in life: As a young man, Christopher vowed the consecration of his career to medicine in order to help others to live a better life.