be ordained
Example Sentences
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Rosario Lonegro was only 20 years old when he entered a Catholic seminary in Sicily as an aspiring priest preparing to be ordained.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2024
Jews to be ordained, and he promoted the belief that fathers, not just mothers, could pass on Jewish lineage, positions that were rejected by the more traditional branch of his youth.
From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2023
They have long demanded a greater say in church governance, at the very least with voting rights at Vatican synods but also the right to preach at Mass and be ordained as priests and deacons.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023
They should also reflect on how to give women more decision-making power and allowing them to be ordained deacons, it said.
From Reuters • Jun. 20, 2023
The four looked to one another now, aware that even though they had passed their final test, one of them would not be ordained and would be sent home in shame.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
