medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
"Carol A. Cole" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:medieval-religion: Scholarly
discussions of medieval religion and culture
At 01:21 PM 10/27/2004 +0100, Bill wrote:
>Actually it is not necessary to consecrate new churches. They are
>usually in use for some time before being consecrated. It is customary
>to ensure that they are fully out of debt before consecrating them.
I'm curious--why do they need to be out of debt first? Isn't the
commitment to holiness and God's work the same whether or not there is
a
mortgage? And is there a difference between dedication and
consecration?
To answer your last question first: consecration is permanent, and very
solemn. A building may be blessed, or approved for worship in some
informal way, without being consecrated. If a church is in debt, a
creditor might claim it back, or it might have to be closed or sold off
to meet the debt. You don't consecrate a building while that threat is
still hanging over it.
Bill.
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