ordain

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It happened in the wake of Saddleback’s determination as an autonomous local church to ordain female ministers — not as senior pastors of the church, but as associate ministers of the church.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2023

It also acknowledged the need to train more Afaan Oromo speaking priests and agreed to ordain more ethnic Oromos among high ranking clergy, it said in a statement.

From Reuters • Feb. 16, 2023

They used to make a living by having Kwanmueang take part in ceremonies to ordain new monks, or dress up as a war elephant for re-enacting historic battles.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2023

The incident has put a spotlight on the longtime divide within the global Anglican Communion over whether to accept same-sex marriages and ordain openly gay priests and bishops.

From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2022

Having had their final test the evening before, there was nothing left but to ordain them.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman