ordination
/ɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/ · or.di.na.tion
noun
- The act of ordaining or the state of being ordained. The bishop's ordination ceremony was attended by thousands of people.
noun
- The ceremony in which a priest is consecrated, considered a sacrament in the Catholic and Orthodox churches. The ordination of the new priest was a solemn and moving experience.
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Did you know? The word 'ordination' has its roots in the idea of arranging or ordering something, which is reflected in its Latin origins and its use in various contexts, including the consecration of priests and the appointment of officials.