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Definition: To give a man a priesthood office by the laying on of hands.

Pronunciation: [Or-dane] (verb)

Example: John was ordained an Elder of the Melchizedek Priesthood.

Related Resources:

LDS Church Callings
In the LDS Church a "calling" is a position or assignment in which members have been asked to serve or perform.

Priesthood
The Priesthood (Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods) held by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Information on duties, callings, home teaching, and activities.

Doctrine and Covenants 20:65
"No person is to be ordained to any office in this church, where there is a regularly organized branch of the same, without the vote of that church."

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Ordain
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