Enthronement
(noun)
- The act of installing someone in a position of authority, especially as a monarch.
- The act of seating someone on a throne.
- The ceremony of installing a bishop in a cathedral.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from en- "into, on" + thronement, from old french tronement, based on latin thronus "throne".
Examples:
- The enthronement of the new pope was a historic event.
- The enthronement of the king was attended by dignitaries from all over the world.
- The enthronement ceremony was elaborate and lasted for several hours.
- The enthronement of the bishop marked the beginning of a new era in the diocese.
- The enthronement was followed by a grand feast in the palace.