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ordination

[awr-dn-ay-shuhn] / ˌɔr dnˈeɪ ʃən /




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The order faced particular backlash when a humanoid robot "monk" took part in an ordination ceremony in May, pledging to "devote" itself to Buddhism.

From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026

Others point out that the movement is more moderate than conservative, considering that its proponents endorse women’s ordination, a sticking point for many traditional Protestants.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

Mr. Leiter, who earned orthodox rabbinical ordination, breaks into a homily connecting his son Moshe to the biblical original, Moses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025

The issues which divide the global Anglican Communion included the ordination of women bishops in 2014 and the acceptance of same-sex relationships in 2023.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2025

It was that spring that Willem came home for his final holiday before ordination.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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