be ordained

Example Sentences

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Rosario Lonegro was only 20 years old when he entered a Catholic seminary in Sicily as an aspiring priest preparing to be ordained.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2024

Jews to be ordained, and he promoted the belief that fathers, not just mothers, could pass on Jewish lineage, positions that were rejected by the more traditional branch of his youth.

From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2023

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

From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2023

The pope established a commission in 2016 to study whether women should be ordained as deacons, but he has been clear that he believes they can never enter the priesthood.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 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