ordination
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Meanwhile, the archdiocese estimated two ordinations per year.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2024
The ordinations renewed a battle among Southern Baptists over whether women can be considered pastors, as opposed to having them serve as preachers or Bible teachers.
From Washington Post • Jun. 14, 2022
The Vatican said in a statement on Tuesday that it had appointed a third bishop in China under the agreement with Chinese authorities, and that “a number of processes for new episcopal ordinations are ongoing.”
From New York Times • Nov. 24, 2020
A person with ties to the leadership in Beijing confirmed that these ordinations would go ahead.
From Reuters • Oct. 20, 2016
Ember-days, in the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches, fast-days occurring at the times in the year appointed for ordinations.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura by Various
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