Ordaining: meaning, definitions and examples
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ordaining
[ ɔːrˈdeɪnɪŋ ]
religious ceremony
Ordaining refers to the act of officially appointing someone to a religious position, typically involving a ceremony that confers holy orders. This process is often associated with various religious traditions, including Christianity, where individuals are ordained to become priests, ministers, or deacons.
Synonyms
appointing, consecrating, installing.
Examples of usage
- He was ordained as a minister in the church last year.
- The bishop will be ordaining several new priests this Sunday.
- After years of study, she completed her training and was finally ordained.
- The ceremony for ordaining new clergy members was very solemn.
Translations
Translations of the word "ordaining" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ordenando
🇮🇳 आदेश देना
🇩🇪 einsetzen
🇮🇩 menyusun
🇺🇦 призначення
🇵🇱 ustanawianie
🇯🇵 任命する
🇫🇷 ordination
🇪🇸 ordenación
🇹🇷 atama
🇰🇷 임명하다
🇸🇦 تعيين
🇨🇿 ordinace
🇸🇰 ordinácia
🇨🇳 任命
🇸🇮 ordination
🇮🇸 vígslur
🇰🇿 тағайындау
🇬🇪 დანიშვნა
🇦🇿 təyin etmə
🇲🇽 ordenación
Etymology
The word 'ordaining' has its roots in the Latin term 'ordinare,' which means 'to put in order' or 'to arrange.' The concept of ordination has been a significant practice in many religious traditions, tracing back to ancient times where individuals were set apart for sacred responsibilities. This practice has evolved over the centuries, especially within Christianity, where it symbolizes the transference of spiritual authority. The term encapsulates both the formal process of selection and the sacred nature of the duties being bestowed upon the individual. The act of ordaining not only signifies an appointment but also the community’s acknowledgment of the ordained person’s role in spiritual leadership.