be ordained
Example Sentences
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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 Vatican synods but also the right to preach at Mass and be ordained as priests and deacons.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023
Three members of the same family are to be ordained together during a service at Exeter Cathedral.
From BBC • Jul. 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
It may be ordained that we have many nights and days to follow, if full of peril; but we must go on, and from no danger shall we shrink.”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
