ordination

[awr-dn-ey-shuh n] /ˌɔr dnˈeɪ ʃən/
noun
1.
Ecclesiastical. the act or ceremony of ordaining.
2.
the fact or state of being ordained.
3.
a decreeing.
4.
the act of arranging.
5.
the resulting state; disposition; arrangement.
Origin
1350-1400; Middle English ordinacioun < Late Latin ōrdinātiō ordainment, Latin: a putting in order, appointment = ōrdinā(re) to order, arrange (derivative of ōrdō, stem ōrdin-, order) + -tiō -tion
Related forms
nonordination, noun
postordination, adjective
Examples from the web for ordination
  • ordination as a minister took place quite apart from and after bachelor of arts studies.
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British Dictionary definitions for ordination

ordination

/ˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/
noun
1.
  1. the act of conferring holy orders
  2. the reception of holy orders
2.
the condition of being ordained or regulated
3.
an arrangement or order
Word Origin and History for ordination
n.

early 15c., "the act of conferring holy orders," from Old French ordinacion (12c.) or directly from Latin ordinationem (nominative ordinatio) "a setting in order, ordinance," noun of action from past participle stem of ordinare "arrange" (see ordain).

Encyclopedia Article for ordination

holy orders

in Christian churches, a rite for the dedication and commissioning of ministers. The essential ceremony consists of the laying of hands of the ordaining minister upon the head of the one being ordained, with prayer for the gifts of the Holy Spirit and of grace required for the carrying out of the ministry. The service also usually includes a public examination of the candidate and a sermon or charge concerning the responsibilities of the ministry

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