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denomination

[dih-nom-uh-ney-shuhn] / dɪˌnɒm əˈneɪ ʃən /




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Leo’s six-day trip to the Middle East also shows continuity with Francis’ concern for religious outreach, both to the Muslim world and to other Christian denominations, including Eastern Orthodox churches.

From The Wall Street Journal

Therrien’s generic chapel stands not for any particular denomination or specific religious creed, but simply for the common reality of established doctrine operating throughout daily life.

From Los Angeles Times

She said the recent revelations about safeguarding failings in Northern Ireland's biggest Protestant denomination, the Presbyterian Church, showed how "current" the issues were, and that they were "not historical".

From BBC

If it fails, Myanmar faces economic ruin reminiscent of 1987, when dictator Ne Win voided all bank notes in denominations not divisible by his lucky number 9, wiping out citizens’ savings overnight.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mainline Protestant denominations, such as the Episcopal Church, often welcome LGBTQ+ Christians looking for a place to worship and of acceptance.

From Salon