holy order

• Ordre religieux, généralement dans le christianisme, désignant une communauté ou un groupe de personnes ayant prononcé des vœux solennels, comme des moines, des moniales ou des frères. Peut aussi se référer à l'ordination ou à l'état de clerc dans certaines confessions.

A religious community or group of people who have taken solemn vows, typically in Christianity, such as monks, nuns, or friars.

1. B2formal

   A religious community or society of people who have taken vows, such as monks or nuns.

   ordre religieux

   • He joined a holy order after years of spiritual searching.
   • The monastery belongs to an ancient holy order.
   • She took her final vows and became a member of the holy order.

2. Sacrament of ordinationB2formal

   The rite or sacrament by which a person is ordained as a priest, minister, or other religious leader.

   sacrement de l'ordre

   • He received holy orders in a grand ceremony at the cathedral.
   • The bishop conferred holy orders upon the new deacons.
   • Holy orders are considered one of the seven sacraments in some Christian traditions.