What does "holy orders" mean?

The sacrament of ordination to the rank of minister or (in Catholicism and Orthodoxy) deacon, priest, or bishop.

What is a synonym for "holy orders"?

Common synonyms include: acolyte, acolytus, apostleship, apostolic orders, appointment, baptism.

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The sacrament of ordination to the rank of minister or (in Catholicism and Orthodoxy) deacon, priest, or bishop. plural, plural-only