Enthronization

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Webster's Dictionary [1]

(n.) The act of enthroning; hence, the admission of a bishop to his stall or throne in his cathedral.

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [2]

(1) The solemn placing of a bishop on his throne. (See Bishop).

(2) The word is also, used to designate the placing or "enthroning" of relics of the saints in the altar of a church, on consecration. (See Consecration Ofchurches).

(3) The installation of a presbyter is sometimes designated by the same word.

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