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In 1787-91, Americans dramatically strengthened their union by ordaining a new-minted document, the Constitution, which repeatedly referred to American citizenship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 4, 2025

And finally, in 1787, one of the declared objects for ordaining and establishing the ”Constitution” was "to form a more perfect Union."

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2023

Some even backed the ordaining of women as deacons.

From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2023

Regarding two of the most touchy subjects, ordaining women and providing what Duddy-Burke calls “appropriate and respectful pastoral care” of LGBTQ+ Catholics, Etienne has tread a middle ground.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2023

That is the order of things by which the Josephite reorganization was brought into existence; that is, the lesser ordaining the greater!

From Succession in the Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Roberts, B. H.