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ordained

adjective as in ordered

adjective as in invested into the ministry

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Ramkalawan, an ordained Anglican priest who signed the deal with Qatar last year, is unrepentant.

From BBC

These challenges are presented as inevitable consequences of abandoning divinely ordained feminine roles – positioning religious tradwives’ messages as not merely personal opinions, but sacred truths.

From Salon

By 1991, the Diocese of Sheffield had fast-tracked Brain's route to the priesthood, allowing him to become ordained after just two years, instead of the usual four.

From BBC

Thirteen of those congregations were in the North Texas area, including Mercy Culture, where Schatzline was ordained a pastor in 2024.

From Salon

An ordained minister, he conducted Mr Croft's funeral.

From BBC

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