Usage examples (18)

• Something of the Roman chant about it, consecratory almost, as if we're to be impressed by its mere mention.
• According to the traditional order of the liturgy the consecratory prayer anaphora leads to the communion of the faithful.
• Instead, the regnant spirit of the New Acropolis Museum's opening turned out to be a departed diva of the silver screen, Melina Mercouri, the actress-turned-politician whose...
• But the great consecratory prayer of the Canon, with the words of Institution, are entirely omitted.