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chirotony

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chi·​rot·​o·​ny | \ kīˈrätᵊnē \
plural -es

Definition of chirotony

: the extension of hands in bestowing a blessing in an ecclesiastical rite

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History and Etymology for chirotony

Greek cheirotonia, from cheir- chir- + -tonia (from tonos stretching, tension)

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“Chirotony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chirotony. Accessed 7 Jul. 2020.

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