holy orders

Noun

Meaning

holy orders pl (plural only)

(Christianity) The sacrament of ordination to the rank of minister or (in Catholicism and Orthodoxy) deacon, priest, or bishop.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

deacon rabbinate sacrament presbyter apostleship clergy ordination priesthood consecration canonization pastorate subdeacon conferment ostiarius extreme unction
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Examples

A resolution to attend theatres or operas is an absolute disqualification for Holy Orders. Samuel Wilberforce

I haven't met anyone, in holy orders or out of it, who isn't also a primate. And neither have you. Christopher Hitchens

Alberti, having taken holy orders, remained unmarried all his life. Source: Internet

Although James was pleased with Donne's work, he refused to reinstate him at court and instead urged him to take holy orders. Source: Internet

As such, she does not receive the sacrament of holy orders. Source: Internet

He was ordained a deacon on 25 September 1725, holy orders being a necessary step toward becoming a fellow and tutor at the university. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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