consecration
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consecration
A solemn, often religious ceremony through which a person (e.g., a priest), a building (e.g., a church), or an object is dedicated to a special, usually sacred purpose.
Der Bischof vollzog die Weihe der neuen Kapelle.
The bishop performed the consecration of the new chapel.
solemn atmosphere
(elevated) A particularly solemn, serious, and sublime mood or atmosphere.
In dem alten Dom herrschte eine fast spürbare Weihe.
In the old cathedral, there was an almost tangible solemn atmosphere.
to receive higher recognition
A fixed expression that means, often ironically, to receive official recognition or confirmation for an ability or in a particular field.
Nachdem sein Buch einen Preis gewann, hat er nun auch die höheren Weihen der Literaturkritik erhalten.
After his book won a prize, he has now also received the higher recognition of literary criticism.
'Die Weihe' (consecration) is the noun related to the verb 'weihen' (to solemnly dedicate something to a purpose). The word 'Weihnachten' (Christmas) is also linguistically related to it and originally means 'at the consecrated nights'.
Der Priester wird die neue Kapelle feierlich weihen.
The priest will solemnly consecrate the new chapel.
In the context of a ceremony, 'Weihe' is often combined with verbs such as 'vollziehen' (to perform), 'vornehmen' (to carry out), or 'empfangen' (to receive). Common compounds are 'Priesterweihe' (ordination to the priesthood) or 'Kirchenweihe' (church consecration).
Der junge Mann empfing die Weihe zum Diakon.
The young man received ordination as a deacon.
In its figurative meaning, 'Weihe' describes a very serious and solemn atmosphere. One can often 'spüren' (feel) this mood, or it 'herrscht' (prevails) in a particular place.
In der alten Bibliothek herrschte eine besondere Weihe.
There was a special solemn atmosphere in the old library.
The idiom 'die höheren Weihen erhalten' (to receive the higher consecrations/recognition) means to receive official or social recognition in a field. Today it is often used slightly ironically.
Seit sein Rezept in einer berühmten Zeitschrift gedruckt wurde, hat er die höheren Weihen der Hobbyköche erhalten.
Since his recipe was printed in a famous magazine, he has received the higher recognition of amateur cooks.
doctor's office / ordination
Both words refer to the solemn induction of someone into a clerical office. Weihe is the broader term and can also apply to buildings or objects; Ordination specifically refers to this church office ceremony and depends more strongly on the denomination and the office. Ordination is typical for a Protestant induction into office, while Weihe is typical for a Catholic one.
Der neue Priester empfing am Sonntag im Dom die Weihe.
The new priest was ordained in the cathedral on Sunday.
Die evangelische Gemeinde feierte am Sonntag die Ordination der neuen Pfarrerin.
The Protestant congregation celebrated the ordination of its new pastor on Sunday.
