What is the Consecration of a Church?
The Consecration of a church is the service of sanctification and solemn dedication of a building for use as a church. It is a special service which “changes” an ordinary building into the House of God. Like the Baptism of a child or the ordination of a priest, this chance takes place through the grace of God and the work of the Holy Spirit. The consecration of a church is a complex service that is filled with profound symbolism and many biblical elements and references consecration of a church is a complex service that is filled with profound symbolism and many biblical elements and references. The Consecration is different from and usually takes place a while (sometimes years) after the blessing of the ground and the church’s formal opening for worship (Thryanoixia).
Consecration Service
Saint Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church was consecrated on April 29, 2023. His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver served as the celebrant of the Consecration Liturgy along with the three assigned priest, two Priest-monks from Holy Archangel Monetary, seven priests from surrounding churches, the metropolis archdeacon, the assigned deacon, and a deacon from a surrounding church. During the Consecration Liturgy, the relics of Saint Christopher, Saint Panteleimon and The Holy Martyrs of Saint Theodosios Monetary of Palestine were sealed inside the altar. The Consecration Service was made possible by the hard work of the Consecration Committee, Parish Council, Assigned Clergy and the Metropolis of Denver. All who participated were truly blessed.
Consecration Lectures
Lecture 1 – What is Consecration of a Orthodox Church?
Lecture 2 – The Martyrs which will be placed inside the Altar.
Lecture 3 – Now what?