rededicationn.
/ˌriːdɛdᵻˈkeɪʃn/, /riːˌdɛdᵻˈkeɪʃn/, U.S. /ˈˌriˌdɛdəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ The action or process of dedicating again; a new dedication.
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society > faith > aspects of faith > holiness > consecration > reconsecration > [noun]
rededication1637
reconsecration1646
1637 J. Pocklington Altare Christianum ii. 6 Hyginus that lived Anno 154. and died a Martyr, maketh mention of Altars; for, according to Gratian, he made a decree concerning the re-dedication of a Church.
1768 Hist. City & County Norwich 381 Several of the nobility were present at its [sc. the church's] re-dedication by William de Middleton.
1827 J. Twigger Familiar Illustr. Christianity 51 This re-dedication of the temple happened exactly three years after it had been profaned by the offering of unclean beasts.
1896 Daily News 11 July 3/6 There was a re-dedication service at the church.
1920 Times 11 June 10/1 The tears shall flow, and a prayer be breathed for the rededication of the living to the selfless service in which these men died.
1960 J. Barth Sot-weed Factor ii. xxiii. 360 It was a splendid morning for rededication—high and clear and fresh as April, despite the season.
1991 Canada Lutheran Nov. 26/3 Canada's centennial and the 70th anniversary of the congregation were commemorated with a rededication of the historic bell.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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