Editing Consecration in Christianity (section)

=== Eastern churches ===
{{Main article|Consecrations in Eastern Christianity}}
In the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]]es and the [[Eastern Catholic Churches]], the term "consecration" can refer to either the [[Eastern Orthodoxy#Holy mysteries (sacraments)|Sacred Mystery]] (sacrament) of ''Cheirotonea'' (ordination through laying on of hands) of a bishop, or the sanctification and solemn dedication of a church building. It can also (more rarely) be used to describe the [[Eucharistic theologies contrasted#Eastern Orthodox Church|change]] of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ at the [[Divine Liturgy]]. The [[Chrism#Eastern Christianity|Chrism]] used at [[Chrismation]] and the [[Antimension]] placed on the [[Altar|Holy Table]] are also said to be consecrated.