Deconsecration

A church building in Katoomba, Australia, converted to a restaurant

Deconsecration is the act of removing a religious blessing from something that had been previously consecrated by a minister or priest of that religion. The practice is usually performed on churches to be rendered to public (secular) use or demolished.[1]

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References

  1. ↑ "Deconsecration of a London Church". The New York Times. November 3, 1876.

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