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Examples of priesthood in a Sentence
an ancient civilization that was ruled by a priesthood
What is the influence of the priesthood in today's society?
Recent Examples of priesthood from the Web
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In 1836, Smith ordained Elijah Abel, a Black man, to the priesthood office of elder.
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Wellems belonged to the Claretians Roman Catholic order and resigned from the priesthood early last year.
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For another century, Black Mormons were unable to enjoy full fellowship and the blessings of the priesthood.
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Unlike women’s ordination, which is forbidden as a matter of church doctrine, the practice of a celibate priesthood in the Latin rite Catholic Church is a discipline that could be changed.
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Abel advanced in the priesthood, eventually holding the office of high priest.
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He was ordained to the priesthood in 1952, named coadjutor bishop of Pereira by Pope Paul VI in 1971, head of the diocese five years later and archbishop of Bucaramanga, in north-central Colombia, in 1992.
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Tacheny eventually left the priesthood, got married and raised a family.
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Later this summer, another of St. Joseph’s former interns, John Martinez, will be ordained to the priesthood.
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First Known Use of priesthood
before 12th century
PRIESTHOOD Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of priesthood for English Language Learners
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the priesthood : the job of being a priest
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: a group of priests in a particular religion
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