Phrases with «ordination»

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"Ordination" is the act of officially appointing or authorizing someone, usually a religious leader, to hold a specific position of authority within their community or organization. Full definition

Adjective + «ordination»

Sentences with «ordination»

  • As for ordination of women, no less than 74 per cent of the Roman Catholic respondents (and 75 per cent of everybody) are in favor. (religion-online.org)
  • This more rigid position stems from a view of ordination in which teaching is the primary activity of the minister. (firstthings.com)
  • Thus the preacher need have no hesitation in doing what he or she was exhorted to do at ordination: apply himself or herself to the study of Scripture, so that the deepest reality of the abiding gospel may be grasped and conveyed through proclamation to the men and women to whom that proclamation is addressed. (religion-online.org)
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