Bible Dictionaries
Candidate
The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
The name commonly given to one who is preparing for Holy
Baptism or Confirmation. The name is also applied to one who seeks
admission to the Sacred Ministry, and is therefore enrolled as a
"Candidate for Holy Orders."
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Bibliography Information
Miller, William James. Entry for 'Candidate'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/acd/c/candidate.html. 1901.