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priesthood [priːsthʊd] N

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Her training for the priesthood included periods working in a hospital and a prison.
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The religions and offices of the state were entwined: its senior priesthoods were held by its senior magistrates.
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Members of these quorums are ordained to the priesthood office of seventy, but they are not general authorities of the church.
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He left his business, to study for the priesthood.
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It drives off other kragen in return for offerings of food organized by an entrenched quasi-religious priesthood built up over generations.
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He graduated with a doctorate of theology with distinction in 1825, and was ordained to the priesthood the following year.
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His desire to become a priest was very strong, but was hampered by episodes of epilepsy, which would normally exclude one from the priesthood.
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Holders of the priesthood officiate at church meetings, perform blessings of healing, and manage church affairs.
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At the time, this did not require rebaptism or reordination, as each group accepted the priesthood and sacraments of the other.
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At the center of the planned city were to be 24 temples 12 for the high priesthood and 12 for lesser priesthood.
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