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ordination

[awr-dn-ey-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

And because we had been to the weddings of Dillon’s sister and brother, I had to wonder if his ordination would seem a little lonely by comparison.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Dame Sarah told Theresa May her approach has always been to encourage clergy in their ministries, even if they were theologically opposed to the ordination of women.

From BBC Dec. 31, 2025

He has been stripped of his ordination certificate amid the probe, China's Buddhist association said on Monday.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2025

There would be no college education, no bachelor’s degree, nothing, just a rabbinic ordination.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok




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