consecrated vs desecrated consecrate

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

dedicated \dedicated\ adj.
   1. wholly committed to a purpose or cause; as, a dedicated
      musician.

   Syn: devoted.
        [WordNet 1.5]

   2. zealous in loyalty or affection; as, dedicated nurses.

   Syn: devoted.
        [WordNet 1.5]

   3. set apart especially for a higher purpose; as, a life
      dedicated to science. [Narrower terms: {consecrated (vs.
      desecrated), consecrate}]

   Syn: dedicated to(predicate), devoted to(predicate).
        [WordNet 1.5]