Ordination

usgb/ˌɔːrdnˈeɪʃn/
noun

The activity of formally making someone a minister or priest in the Christian church.

In his ordination ceremony, he was named a bishop of the local church.
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  • ordination ceremony
  • priest ordination

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Religious events

Refers to special ceremonies in Christian churches involving religious authority.

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Her ordination into the ministry was a solemn event.
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Career milestone

Marks an important step in the career of religious leaders, like becoming a priest or minister.

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After his ordination, he led his first Mass.
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Ritual significance

Involves specific rituals or customs that may differ across various Christian denominations.

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Each denomination has its own ordination traditions.
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