noun
- the act or process of removing the sacred status or religious significance from a place, object, or person
Usage: formal; often used in religious or historical contexts
Examples
- The deconsecration of the old church allowed it to be converted into a community center.
- Historians documented the deconsecration of sacred sites during the conflict.
- The bishop performed a formal deconsecration ceremony before the building was demolished.
- Deconsecration of the altar was necessary before the sanctuary could be repurposed.
- The deconsecration process involved removing religious artifacts and symbols from the chapel.