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Ordained

Official diocesan definition

A person called, tested and approved by the Church and set apart or ordained by a bishop for special ministry as a bishop, priest or deacon.

Also called

Ordain, Ordination

Source

Definitions are based on the Church Terminology glossary of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto. Last verified 2026-08-05.

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