Definitions
- Referring to the formal ceremony of conferring a title, rank, or authority upon someone. - Talking about the act of giving someone power, authority, or a position of responsibility. - Describing the process of bestowing a particular garment or item as a symbol of office or authority.
- Referring to the formal ceremony of conferring holy orders upon a person, such as a priest or minister. - Talking about the act of appointing or designating someone to a religious office or position. - Describing the process of granting someone the authority to perform religious rites or sacraments.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a formal ceremony or ritual.
- 2Both confer a position of authority or responsibility.
- 3Both are associated with the bestowal of a particular garment or item as a symbol of office or authority.
- 4Both are often performed by a religious or spiritual leader.
- 5Both have historical and cultural significance.
What is the difference?
- 1Context: Investiture is typically associated with secular or non-religious contexts, while ordination is primarily used in religious contexts.
- 2Purpose: Investiture emphasizes the granting of power or authority, while ordination focuses on the conferring of religious orders or sacramental authority.
- 3Garment: Investiture may involve the bestowal of a variety of garments or items, while ordination typically involves the granting of a specific garment or vestment.
- 4Authority: Investiture may confer a wide range of positions or titles, while ordination is typically limited to religious offices or positions.
- 5Symbolism: Investiture emphasizes the symbolism of the garment or item bestowed, while ordination emphasizes the spiritual significance of the ceremony.
Remember this!
Investiture and ordination are both formal ceremonies that confer a position of authority or responsibility. However, investiture is typically associated with secular contexts and emphasizes the granting of power or authority, while ordination is primarily used in religious contexts and focuses on the conferring of religious orders or sacramental authority.
