Deconsecration

Deconsecration is the act of removing a religious blessing from something that had been previously consecrated by a minister or priest of that religion. The same act when performed by a member of a differing religion may be considered a curse by some religions and not a complete removal of the original blessing. The practice is usually performed on churches to be rendered to public (secular) use or demolished,[1] but in its most generalized practice may be performed on any object, person or place that has been previously blessed in some manner.

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Deconsecration of Roman Catholic churches

Deconsecrated Roman Catholic churches include:

In May 2011, the Vatican prevented the deconsecration of a church in Syracuse, New York.[4][5]

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References

  1. ^ Deconsecration of a London Church, New York Times, November 3, 1876, http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9B07EEDA123AE63BBC4B53DFB767838D669FDE 
  2. ^ flickr: Church Brew Works
  3. ^ Charrette for historic church reuse
  4. ^ Vatican rules 3 Mass. churches could close
  5. ^ Vatican: Syracuse church cannot be deconsecrated

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