Holy Orders

C1 8+

Synonyms of holy orders

Antonyms of holy orders

Collocations of holy orders

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Frequency: 80 %

He took his solemn vows to enter holy orders.

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Frequency: 60 %

She felt a calling to join the holy orders.

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Frequency: 50 %

The clergy members in holy orders serve the church faithfully.

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Frequency: 40 %

The bishop conducted the ordination ceremony for those entering holy orders.

Idiomatic Expressions for holy orders

  • Phrase: receive holy orders
    Meaning: to be ordained as a priest or member of the clergy
    Usage: After years of study, he finally received holy orders and was able to start his ministry.