Holy Order

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : A sacrament in certain Christian churches : "holy order" refers specifically to the sacrament of ordination, a sacred rite through which a person is consecrated for ministry. A rank within the Christian clergy : (Often used in the plural: holy orders) This meaning denotes the status, rank, or office of an ordained Christian minister (e.g., deacon, priest, bishop) within an ecc...