Certain Blessings have a Lasting importance because they consecrate perSons to God, or reServe objects and places for Liturgical use. Among those blesSings which are intended for persons - not to be confused with Sacramental ordination - are the blessing of the abbot or abbess of a monastery, the consecration of Virgins, the Rite of Religious profession and the blessing of certain ministries of the Church (readers, Acolytes, catechists, etc.). the dedication or blessing of a church or an altar, the blessing of holy oils, vessels, and vestments, bells, etc., can be mentioned as Examples of blessings that concern objects.