ordained

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Dame Sarah, who was chief nursing officer in England before she was ordained, has also invited NHS nurses and carers working in hospitals and hospices in Canterbury to attend the ceremony.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

A gifted public speaker, the ordained minister was known for fiery rhetoric, often advocating for the interests of working people, especially minorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

One of the protesters who was arrested for disrupting the service at Cities Church is herself an ordained minister.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2026

He says, “I’ve said nothing new that I have not said in 35 years of ordained ministry.”

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026

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