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priesthood

[preest-hood] / ˈprist hʊd /


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Speaking to Good Morning Ulster Fr Mulgrew said being around his father possibly inspired his call to priesthood.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Comte’s Religion of Humanity had a priesthood of experts and a science-worshipping liturgy.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 31, 2025

Where Frank veered into a life of teaching, Chris continued his path into the priesthood.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 28, 2025

Part of being welcomed into the legal priesthood is that you learn that these cases are embarrassing.

From Slate Oct. 6, 2025

They passed on their control and privileges to their children, creating a hereditary priesthood: counselors to kings, if not kings themselves.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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