The Object, Importance, and Antiquity of the Rite of Consecration of Churches (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward Charles Harington

9780267478958: The Object, Importance, and Antiquity of the Rite of Consecration of Churches (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 026747895X ISBN 13: 9780267478958

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Uncover the long history and enduring significance of dedicating sacred spaces.

This nonfiction work surveys why churches are set apart for divine purpose, tracing practices from ancient times through the medieval and early modern eras. It explains how consecration has been understood, debated, and interpreted by church leaders, scholars, and canon law, offering a clear view of what makes a dedicated church distinct and revered.

This edition compiles authorities, commentary, and historical cases to explain:

How consecration is defined, when it is required, and what can trigger a reconsecration.
The role of bishops, canons, and church law in guiding sacred dedicatory rites.
Examples from early Christianity to later English practice, showing the evolution of ceremony and governance.
Practical implications for church buildings, chapels, and cemeteries, including customary days and forms.

Ideal for readers of church history, liturgical study, and canon law, who seek a grounded, evidence-based account of the rite’s origins and continuing relevance.

Clear explanation of what makes a church sacred and how that status is maintained.
Overview of historical authorities and modern implications for practice.
Context for how consecration interacts with reconsecration and secular law.

Ideal for scholars and general readers curious about the foundations of church dedication and its role in tradition and law.

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