Ordain

usgb/ɔːrˈdeɪn/
verb

To officially make someone a priest or other religious leader.

The bishop ordained him as a priest last Sunday.
Visual representation of "ordain" - To officially make someone a priest or other religious leader.

Often appears as...

  • ordain as priest
  • ordain deacons

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Religious Ceremony

Used for a sacred ritual in Christianity to appoint someone to a clergy role.

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Sarah was ordained a minister in a beautiful ceremony.
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Personal Achievement

Being ordained is a significant milestone in the life of someone religious.

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After years of study, he was finally ordained.
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Church Authority

Only certain religious authorities, like bishops, have the power to ordain.

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The church council agreed to ordain two new priests.
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