defrocked

Example Sentences

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Last year he was defrocked, China's Buddhist association said.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Baker remained in the ministry until 2000, when he was defrocked, church records show.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2024

Years ago Mike McCurry – during the Clinton administration – made a point of calling on a defrocked minister who always asked questions about Bigfoot and space aliens.

From Salon • Sep. 5, 2024

Creech is grateful that the General Conference, near the close of its recent proceedings in Charlotte, North Carolina, passed legislation allowing reinstatement of pastors defrocked in cases like his.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

In the records at Vallombrosa Abbey, Galileo Galilei became officially listed as a defrocked priest.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin