Answer: consecrates

AnswerCrossword Clue
consecratesMake or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose
consecratesCONSECRATE, to induct (a person) into a permanent office with a religious rite
consecratesOrdain (someone) to a sacred office, typically that of bishop
consecrates(in Christian belief) Make (bread or wine) into the body or blood of Christ
consecratesDevote (something) exclusively to a particular purpose