the priesthood
noun
: the job of being a priest
He is entering the priesthood.
He decided to leave the priesthood.
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After witnessing that, Gregory made the decision to join the priesthood and took a vow of celibacy.
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Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
To recruit more priests in Columbus, there are retreats and monthly dinners for those considering the priesthood.
—Elaine Quijano, CBS News, 16 May 2025
Ray was moved out of the friary in 2002 and eventually left the priesthood.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
One of the priests was suspended and the other left the priesthood, CNN reports.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
To recruit more priests in Columbus, there are retreats and monthly dinners for those considering the priesthood.
—Elaine Quijano, CBS News, 16 May 2025
Ray was moved out of the friary in 2002 and eventually left the priesthood.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
One of the priests was suspended and the other left the priesthood, CNN reports.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the priesthood
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“The priesthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20priesthood. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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