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- noun Plural form of
ordination .
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Examples
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They are often described as ordinations but are rather applications from postulants which are granted by a Chapter consisting of at least ten members.
Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 Charles Eliot 1896
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So in ordinations by a bishop in our days, he does the principal act; they join in laying on hands with him.
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The Chapter with its concern over priestly duties recalls the ordinations of Ember Saturday.
29 December -- St Thomas of Canterbury John 2008
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A top Vatican official said in a statement Friday that the church acted following what it called "so-called ordinations" in various parts of the world.
Sign of Hope de Brantigny........................ 2008
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A top Vatican official said in a statement Friday that the church acted following what it called "so-called ordinations" in various parts of the world.
Archive 2008-05-25 de Brantigny........................ 2008
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The Vatican said the ordinations were a grave violation of religious freedom and that Pope Benedict XVI was deeply saddened by the news.
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By these laws, which were called the ordinations of justice, the people acquired great influence, and Giano della Bella not a small share of trouble; for he was thoroughly hated by the great, as the destroyer of their power, while the opulent among the people envied him, for they thought he possessed too great authority.
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By these laws, which were called the ordinations of justice, the people acquired great influence, and Giano della Bella not a small share of trouble; for he was thoroughly hated by the great, as the destroyer of their power, while the opulent among the people envied him, for they thought he possessed too great authority.
History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy Niccol�� Machiavelli 1498
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For example, it should be noted that other so-called ordinations of women are planned in 50 other dioceses of the United States.
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For example, it should be noted that other so-called ordinations of women are planned in 50 other dioceses of the United States.
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