initiatory rite

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This further reference to the non-Mosaic initiatory rite of baptism is followed by a quotation of Ezekiel xlvii.

From The Non-Christian Cross An Enquiry into the Origin and History of the Symbol Eventually Adopted as That of Our Religion by Parsons, John Denham

Holy Baptism is the initiatory rite by which we are admitted into the fellowship of Christ's Religion, admitted into His Church.

From The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia by Miller, William James

Another problem in this connection is as to the right or wisdom of an unordained lady missionary to administer this initiatory rite to such women converts.

From India's Problem, Krishna or Christ by Jones, John P. (John Peter)

The Baptist, we know, enjoined stated fasts and taught his people to pray, and above all enforced the initiatory rite from which he drew his name.

From Pastor Pastorum by Latham, Rev. Henry

One at a time these novices take their place in the centre of the hogán and the initiatory rite is performed over them.

From The North American Indian by Curtis, Edward S.