Sentences with phrase «such ceremonies»

I really do not recall such a ceremony being held previously so am curious if this is the norm or something different / special.

The history of black Masses is murky, but Catholics say the intent of such ceremonies is obvious: to mock their rituals and beliefs.

The change is merely permissive: no church or religious group is required to hold such ceremonies if they do not wish to.

Such a ceremony did take place and it did epitomize one version of Americanization, but that was only one version, and the most extreme.

A historic step towards allowing the first gay marriages in the Church of Scotland is expected to be taken at the General Assembly next week but it could still be years before such ceremonies take place.

One cynical possibility is that public officials who participate in these ceremonies, including Presidents - elect and Supreme Court Justices, believe such ceremonies to be inconsistent with the Constitution, but continue these traditions for fear of alienating the unwashed American public.

He probably had a silly grin on his face as most fathers do at such ceremonies.

For many, myself included, such ceremonies [same - sex blessings] would desecrate a space they believe hallowed by decades of prayer and which they expected to be able to continue to use for Christian worship.»

Nevertheless, some of the more conservative Church members and ministers are still concerned that they may end up being forced to preside over such ceremonies some time in the future.

Ever since realizing a few critical truths about myself at a young age, I'd given up on the idea of being one - half of a couple having such a ceremony with family and friends in attendance.

The farewells [he has had 10 such ceremonies around the NBA so far] have been great.»

At second reading in the Lords, Lord Cormack even suggested the bill was necessary to allow councils to close roads so people attending such ceremonies could do so safely.

Such ceremonies complemented the more spectacular public celebrations that took place at the towering temple pyramids in the larger cities and towns.

Last night's Academy Awards — the 90th such ceremony but the first of the #TimesUp, post-Harvey Weinstein era — had its highs and lows, both off the red carpet and on it.

Some people will probably argue it's a bit too early for such a ceremony, as the Pixel 2 phones just landed, and the Huawei Mate 10 is also on the way, but it is what it is.

These gardens additionally house a Bush Chapel surrounded by a canopy of rainforest trees that provides the ideal setting for weddings and other such ceremonies.

While in the studio, Jovanovich will hand - make some of the funerary objects used in such ceremonies.

Theodore Wilber Elmore in his «Dravidian Gods in Modern Hinduism: A Study of the Local and Village Deities of Southern India» identifies some of such ceremonies.

And while Westchester County will hold such a ceremony, it also offers residents the opportunity to serve and remember.

Such a ceremony would spark questions and discussion about why the person was getting baptized.

This second miracle was a requirement for canonization and will probably lead to a canonization ceremony held by the pope later next year, though no such ceremony has been confirmed.

The council in furtherance of its statutory duty decided that such ceremonies should be conducted by existing staff.

Such a ceremony can not be prescribed.