be ordained

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They have long demanded a greater say in church governance, at the very least with voting rights at Vatican synods but also the right to preach at Mass and be ordained as priests and deacons.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023

“At the time we honestly thought women would be ordained within five years.”

From New York Times • Jul. 11, 2023

Julie Wheeler, her son Charles and daughter-in-law Miriam Brandon-Wheeler are among 16 people across Devon who will be ordained deacons on Saturday.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2023

They should also reflect on how to give women more decision-making power and allowing them to be ordained deacons, it said.

From Reuters • Jun. 20, 2023

Then, at Winter Conclave, your friend Rowan shall be ordained, and, as has already been stipulated, he shall glean you.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman