consecratee

Consecra te e is a rarely used English noun that designates the recipient of a consecration. A consecration is a solemn rite by which a person, place, or object is dedicated to sacred service or purpose. In this sense, the consecratee is the one who undergoes the act of consecration and becomes set apart for a holy or canonical function.

In Christian traditions, consecration is most often associated with ordination to sacred office (such as bishop, priest, or deacon) and with the dedication of churches, altars, vessels, or other sacred objects. While some historical or doctrinal texts may employ consecratee to refer to the person undergoing ordination or consecration, contemporary usage tends to favor expressions like “the person to be consecrated” or “the one to be consecrated,” since consecration is typically described as a process rather than as a noun applied to the recipient.

Etymology and usage notes: consecratee is formed from the verb consecrate with the English noun suffix -ee, which often marks the recipient of an action. The term is rare in modern standard reference works and is not widely used in liturgical manuals. When encountered, it usually appears in theoretical, historical, or linguistic discussions rather than in routine worship documents.

See also: consecration, consecrate, ordination, liturgy, sacred, holy orders.