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ordination: see ministry ministry, in religion, term used to designate the clergy of Protestant churches, particularly those who repudiate the claims of apostolic succession . The ceremony by which the candidate receives the office of a minister is called ordination. ..... Click the link for more information. ; orders, holy orders, holy [Lat. ordo,=rank], in Christianity, the traditional degrees of the clergy, conferred by the Sacrament of Holy Order. The episcopacy, priesthood or presbyterate, and diaconate were in general use in Christian churches in the 2d cent. ..... Click the link for more information. . ordination a. the act of conferring holy orders b. the reception of holy orders How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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