sacerdotal

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In December 1984, Rev. Cardenal was expelled from the Jesuit order and was suspended from conducting sacerdotal duties until further notice.

From Washington Post • Feb. 22, 2016

Such were the sacerdotal vestments of the initiate "collegian."

From Time Magazine Archive

That sacerdotal view has altered in recent years.

From Washington Post

Celibacy advocates argue also that a priest is, or should be, a man set apart from the passions and concerns of ordinary men, and abstention from marriage is a proper sign of his sacerdotal distinction.

From Time Magazine Archive

In regard to priests you should always testify your respect for the sacerdotal dignity quite independently of the individual.

From Light and Peace Instructions for devout souls to dispel their doubts and allay their fears by Quadrupani, Carlo Giuseppe