n.牧师(或教士、神父、司铎)的职位，司祭品，(总称教会或国家的)全体教士，全体神职人员，司祭团

原形：priesthood复数：priesthoods

The priesthood is a sacred calling, dedicated to serving God and guiding the faithful.
牧师职位是一种神圣的使命，致力于侍奉上帝并引导信徒。
He was ordained a priest last Sunday after years of theological studies.
上周日，他经过多年的神学研究后被授予了牧师的圣职。
The priest performed the sacrament of baptism for the newborn.
牧师为新生儿主持了洗礼仪式。
Priesthood in many religions involves taking vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
许多宗教中的牧师职位需要宣誓贫穷、贞洁和服从。
A priest is the spiritual leader of a church community.
牧师是教会社区的精神领袖。
He resigned from his priesthood due to personal reasons.
他因为个人原因辞去了他的牧师职务。
The priest offered a prayer for peace during the ceremony.
在仪式中，牧师为和平祈福。
Priesthood ordination requires a thorough background check.
牧师任命需要进行彻底的背景调查。
The priest administered the Last Rites to the dying man.
牧师为垂死之人举行了临终圣礼。
In ancient times, only men were eligible for the priesthood, but that has changed in some modern religions.
古代只有男性才有资格担任牧师，但在一些现代宗教中，这一规定已经有所改变。