sacred order

American  

noun

1. Roman Catholic Church. major order.

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Etymology

Origin of sacred order

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

In turn, he sincerely believed that he had a mission from God to maintain the sacred order of monarchy, nobility, and clergy.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

I won’t quit because my colleagues and I are part of a sacred order, bound to seek out and profess truth, no matter how complicated or unappealing that truth might be.

From Slate • Nov. 12, 2015

The Mikado has sent a special mission to the Spanish court to present the young King Alphonso with his sacred order of the Chrysanthemum.

From The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 40, August 12, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls by Bishop, Julia Truitt

Don't be moved by declamations against ecclesiastical history, as if that could blacken the sacred order.'

From James Boswell Famous Scots Series by Leask, W. Keith (William Keith)

Redeemer of captives, generous supporter of orphans and widows: a lover of the religious life, so, by God's help, he reached the sacred order of the priesthood.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.