Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ordination
Noun
/ˌɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The process by which someone is consecrated as a minister or priest.
Examples
- The ordination ceremony took place in the cathedral.
- After years of study and training, she was ready for her ordination.
- He felt a deep sense of purpose during his ordination as a pastor.
Meaning
Ordination is the act of officially appointing someone to a religious position, typically involving a ceremony that recognizes their role within a faith community.
Synonyms
- Consecration
- Appointment
- Installation
