Ordainer (Noun)
Meaning
A cleric who ordains; a cleric who admits someone to holy orders.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The bishop, as the ordainer, laid his hands on the candidate's head during the ordination ceremony.
- In the eyes of the church, the ordainer held the power to confer holy orders upon worthy individuals.
- The young priest was grateful to the ordainer who had guided him through his spiritual journey.
- As the ordainer, the archbishop was responsible for ensuring that the candidates were properly prepared for their new roles.
- The ordainer's words of wisdom and encouragement stayed with the newly ordained priest long after the ceremony.