ordination
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The order faced particular backlash when a humanoid robot "monk" took part in an ordination ceremony in May, pledging to "devote" itself to Buddhism.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
Dillon’s ordination was the most joyous celebration we have ever witnessed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Dame Sarah told Theresa May her approach has always been to encourage clergy in their ministries, even if they were theologically opposed to the ordination of women.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025
He resisted the ordination of women, declaring that Pope John Paul II had once and for all ruled out the possibility.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2025
So did his teachers at the seminary, who deemed him too playful and impatient with pomp and procedure; they delayed his ordination.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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