Associations to the word «Sanctification»

Wiktionary

SANCTIFICATION, noun. (theology) The (usually gradual or uncompleted) process by which a Christian believer is made holy through the action of the Holy Spirit.
SANCTIFICATION, noun. The process of making holy; hallowing, consecration.
SANCTIFICATION, noun. (slang) (obsolete) Blackmail.

Dictionary definition

SANCTIFICATION, noun. A religious ceremony in which something is made holy.

Wise words

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Noam Chomsky