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Ordination (Noun)

The act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders; "the rabbi's family was present for his ordination".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The bishop performed the ordination ceremony for the new priest in a grand cathedral.
Her ordination as a minister was a momentous occasion for her family and friends.
The ordination of women as priests was a contentious issue within the church.
The young man's ordination as a rabbi was a source of great pride for his community.
The ordination service was attended by dignitaries from across the country.

The status of being ordained to a sacred office.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The bishop presided over the ordination ceremony, conferring the sacrament of holy orders on the new priest.
After completing his theological studies, he was granted ordination as a minister in the Protestant church.
The young woman's ordination as a rabbi was a milestone in her community's history.
The sacrament of ordination is considered a lifelong commitment to serving God and the faithful.
His ordination as a deacon marked the beginning of his journey towards becoming a full-fledged priest.

Logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements; "we shall consider these questions in the inverse order of their presentation".