Answer: consecrating

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