Although the former bishop is released from his duties, he continues to hold the Aaronic priesthood office of Bishop.

Although the holders of the different priesthood offices hold the same Melchizedek priesthood, their assigned rights and responsibilities vary according to their priesthood office.

Although Joseph Smith is not known to have made any statements regarding blacks and the priesthood, he was aware of the ordination of at least one black man to the office of elder.

Although many religions use priests, most Protestant faiths reject the idea of a priesthood as a group that is spiritually distinct from lay people.

Although Orthodox monks are not permitted to hold personal possessions, the canons permit a hieromonk ( i. e., a monk who has been ordained to the priesthood ) to keep a chalice and other vessels necessary to celebrate the Divine Liturgy.

Although certain passages of the Bible, which textual scholars ascribe to the Priestly Source, assert that it is only the Aaronim who were legitimate priests, biblical scholars believe that the priesthood was originally open to members of any tribe, and that the restriction to Aaronim was purely an Aaronim invention, opposed by authors such as the Deuteronomist.

Although these are different orders, they are, in reality, all subsumed under the priesthood held by Jesus Christ, that is, the Melchizedek Priesthood.

Although there were generally considered to be only two orders of priesthood during most of the life of Joseph Smith, Jr., toward the end of Smith's life, on August 27, 1843, he referred to a third order of priesthood called the Patriarchal Priesthood.

Although Smith instituted an office of Patriarch in the church, most modern Latter Day Saint denominations classify the Patriarchal priesthood as an office within the Melchizedek Priesthood, rather than a separate order.

Although Joseph Smith, Jr. introduced the Nauvoo Endowment in 1842, he came to understand that his work in establishing the " fullness of the priesthood " was not yet complete.

Although it was never spoken per se outside church services, members of the priesthood, poets, and the educated tended to slip its expressions into their speech.

Although a lifelong devotee of Notre Dame, he joined the Jesuits directly out of high school in 1939 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1952.

Although intended for the priesthood, in the wake of the Revolution, Péron reluctantly joined the 2nd Allier Volunteer Battalion in 1792 and helped defend besieged Landau.

Although Father Gerard Patterson noted that he and Les had “ drifted apart ” after he had entered the priesthood, he would later officiate at his brother's wedding to Gwyneth Lorraine Dolan, a former hand model.

Although he wished to become a missionary in Africa with the Pallottines, his health prevented him, and by his early twenties, he was working as the spiritual director of young men studying for the priesthood.

Although the church believes that all Christians are called by their gifts and talents to the ministry, priesthood is seen as a particular expression of universal ministry to which all are called.

Although the office ( if not the role ) seems to no longer be generally viewed as an actual office, the church could reverse this perception if it so wished, as its existence is provided for in church scripture, and it could be argued that since it is a scriptural office of priesthood ( as opposed to simply a position held by a priesthood member, such as a pastor ) that those who become members of the Standing High Council still serve in a distinct office.

Although we do not have many facts concerning his further political activities, an inscription shows that in 20 BC he was still alive and a member of the important Arval Brethren priesthood, reserved only for members of the nascent Imperial family and to the emperor's most distinguished supporters.

Although his health was already generally frail, Ceferino began studying for the priesthood.

Although Nichiren Shoshu also regards Nichiren as a Buddha, however, there is a difference between this school ’ s concept and SGI teachings.

Appart from other fundamental issues on dogma, Nichiren Shū does not believe the Dai-Gohonzon, which is revered in Nichiren Shōshū, to be superior to other Gohonzons nor that it has been inscribed by Nichiren at all: “ Although the Daigohonzon in itself is a valid Mandala Gohonzon, this concept of a super Gohonzon that empowers all the others blatantly contradicted Nichiren Daishonin's teachings and consequently, created a great feeling of mistrust with other Nikko temples .” This view is very similar to SGI teaching on this matter: “ First, the power of any Gohonzon, including the Dai-Gohonzon, can be tapped only through the power of faith.

Although tradition holds that it was written by Joshua, it is probable that it was written by multiple editors and authors far removed from the time.

Although his name does not appear in any other part of the Jewish Bible, Rabbinic tradition holds Habakkuk to be the Shunammite woman's son, who was restored to life by Elisha in 2 Kings 4: 16.

Although the date, place, and circumstances of his death are historically unverifiable, Christian tradition holds that Barnabas was martyred at Salamis, Cyprus, in 61 AD.

Although vegetation holds the dunes in place in the Kanem region, farther north they are bare and have a fluid, rippling character.

Although tradition holds that in the Zhou, the year began on the new moon which preceded the winter solstice, the Spring and Autumn Annals seem to indicate that ( in Lu at least ) the Yin calendar ( the calendar used in Shang dynasty, with years beginning on the first new moon after the winter solstice ) was in use until the middle of the 7th century, and that the beginning of the year was shifted back one month around 650 BC.

Although the Cowboys are tied with the 49ers for the second most Super Bowl victories ( Steelers have 6 ), Dallas actually holds the record, with Pittsburgh, for the most Super Bowl games played ( 8 ) and solely holds the record the most Super Bowl MVPs with 7:

Although he contributed much to the music world through his hitmaking, Brown holds the record as the artist who charted the most singles on the Billboard Hot 100 without ever hitting number one on that chart.

Although originally expressed in Newton's third law, the conservation of linear momentum also holds in special relativity ( with a modified formula ) and, with appropriate definitions, a ( generalized ) linear momentum conservation law holds in electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, quantum field theory, and general relativity.

Although no longer a collaborating institution, Chalk River Laboratories led the construction of the acrylic vessel that holds the heavy water, and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited was the source of the heavy water.

Although there was no single released, " Misery " made a lasting impression that still holds today, and was recently covered by the band " Lights of Euphoria " on their debut album.

Although Earth's Protector of the Lunar Colonies ( called the " Warden ") holds power, in practice there is little intervention in the loose Lunar society.

Although Mickey's stories included the character Pete, who was created in 1925, the world in which Mickey lives holds a continuity largely independent from earlier films.

Although Keegan's Southampton career only lasted two years, Saints fielded an attractive side also containing Alan Ball, prolific scorer of goals Ted MacDougall, ( who still holds the record for the largest number of goals in an FA Cup game – 9 – for Bournemouth against Margate in an 11 – 0 win ), MacDougall's strike partner at Bournemouth and Norwich Phil Boyer, club stalwart Mick Channon and Charlie George and in 1980 – 81 they scored 76 goals, finishing in sixth place, then their highest league finish.

Although the duchy eventually fell to the Ottoman Empire, even today the King of Spain still holds the title of ' Duke of Athens and Neopatria '.

Although the crime continues to decrease, Lakeview Estates still holds a stigma in Rockdale County for its poverty stricken residents and supposed high crime.

Although the fungus is actually located in nearby Mastodon Township, Michigan, the city of Crystal Falls adopted it as a tourist attraction, and holds a " Humungus Fungus Fest " as an annual event.

Although Aberdeen holds the overall record at 67-33-5 as of the 2010 season.

Although originally assigned to defuse the tension between Harry and Leo after Sam's departure, Nikki soon became a permanent fixture within the team, and although she features more prominently in the series, holds a lower rank in pathology than Leo.

Although stated simply the mechanics needed to execute these tasks are laborious, e. g. as he passes the window he hides behind the blanket which he holds in front of himself to cover the mirror and he carries the cat and dog facing away from him as he tries to put them out the door.

Although East Timor is not situated in the Pacific Ocean and not geographically part of Oceania, it also holds observer status in the Pacific Islands Forum, but does not seek full member status nor associate member status within the organisation, as it wishes to become a full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ( ASEAN ).

Although often the executive branch of government, and often personified by a single elected man or woman who holds the office of " President ," in practice, the presidency includes a much larger collective of people, such as chiefs of staff, advisers and other bureaucrats.

Although Splinter was contradicted by later entries in the Star Wars film canon, it was the first " expanded universe " entry written ( although not the first published -- a Marvel Comics story holds that honor ), and as such remains highly regarded by many fans.