holy order

Example Sentences

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So the back‑pass rule became a holy order to hoof, a proclamation from above that this was now at least half the goalkeeper's job.

From The Guardian • Jan. 22, 2011

She was the 17-year-old daughter of a nobleman of Assisi; she founded a holy order for women, was canonized after her death like Francis, whom she had loved all her life.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Thousands of people left their homes, embraced the holy order and became monks, ignoring caste, and relinquishing all worldly goods except the bare necessaries of life, which they possessed and enjoyed in common."

From The Religions of Japan From the Dawn of History to the Era of Méiji by Griffis, William Elliot

"As little!" said Nigel, somewhat sarcastically; "I should be almost content if the holy order in every country had as much influence as they now have in England."

From Endymion by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

Come to my arms, brother at last with me in the holy order of those who must work or starve. 

From Yeast: a Problem by Kingsley, Charles