ordainer
One who decrees
An ordainer is someone who ordains—that is, someone who officially confers religious office or holy orders upon another person.
The term applies primarily to clergy with the authority to perform ordination ceremonies, such as bishops in traditions that practice episcopal succession.
More broadly, an ordainer can be anyone who decrees or commands something to be so, though this figurative use is uncommon.
The bishop served as ordainer for three new deacons that year.
Diocesan clergy head
- priestOne who performs sacraments
- ministerReligious leader or serve
- pastorChristian congregation leader
- deaconJunior clergy member
reverend · chaplain · vicar · parson · rector · preacher · cleric · elder
One who designates
- commissionerAppointed agency leader
- delegatorOne who assigns tasks
- empowererOne who strengthens others
- authorizerOne who grants permission
bestower · conferrer · sanctioner · licenser · certifier · designator · consigner
bishop
Diocesan clergy head
- priestOne who performs sacraments
- ministerReligious leader or serve
- pastorChristian congregation leader
deacon · reverend · chaplain · vicar · parson · rector · preacher · cleric · elder · canon
appointer
One who designates
- commissionerAppointed agency leader
- delegatorOne who assigns tasks
- empowererOne who strengthens others
authorizer · bestower · conferrer · sanctioner · licenser · certifier · designator · consigner
laying on of hands
Ritual healing through touch
- consecrationDedicating to sacred purpose
- vestmentsCeremonial religious attire
- anointingCeremonial oil application
blessing · vows · liturgy · sacrament · incense · altar · procession · prayers · hymns · chrism
- ordained ministerSanctioned religious authority figure
- ordained ministryAuthorized religious leadership role