right hand of fellowship

noun

The right hand given by one minister or elder to another at an ordination in some churches.

Meanings

nounright hand of fellowship (plural right hands of fellowship)

plural right hands of fellowship

  1. ChristianityThe right hand given by one minister or elder to another at an ordination in some churches.
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