encaenia

noun2

1. •
   A festival held to mark the anniversary of the dedication of a church or temple; (especially), of the Temple at Jerusalem.
2. •
   The annual commemoration service of founders and benefactors of Oxford University.

   • I am but just returned from two great shews that have been exhibited lately the review at Portsmouth and the encenia at Oxford. — 1773

noun2

1. •
   An academic ceremony in which degrees or awards are given out.
2. •
   The eight days of celebration for the dedication of the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.