the priesthood
noun
: the job of being a priest
He is entering the priesthood.
He decided to leave the priesthood.
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His eventful life story, calling to the priesthood and rise to the highest office in the church is interwoven with his involvement with world events ranging from sports to politics.
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Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Much as Aaron was happy to hear that Moses would be the leader of the Jewish People (4:14), Moses was joyous when Aaron and his sons were awarded the priesthood.
—Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2024
Grob was ordained to the priesthood in 1992 in Chicago, at age 31.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
This spring, nine men were ordained to the priesthood in Milwaukee, the most since 1992.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Much as Aaron was happy to hear that Moses would be the leader of the Jewish People (4:14), Moses was joyous when Aaron and his sons were awarded the priesthood.
—Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2024
Grob was ordained to the priesthood in 1992 in Chicago, at age 31.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
This spring, nine men were ordained to the priesthood in Milwaukee, the most since 1992.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
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“The priesthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20priesthood. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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