The act of ordaining or the state of being ordained. / (Christianity) The ceremony in which a priest is consecrated, considered a sacrament in the Catholic and Orthodox churches.

(idiomatic) Unusual or exceptional, especially for the better (often used in the negative).

A formal, often ceremonial speech. / (humorous) A lengthy speech or argument in a private setting.

To deliver an oration; to speak.

A private chapel or prayer room. / A large Roman Catholic church.

The art of public speaking, especially in a formal, expressive, or forceful manner. / Eloquence; the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.

Otherwise or as an alternative.

(idiomatic) No matter what (implies an unspecified threat).

To arrange or score music for performance by an orchestra. / To compose or arrange orchestral music for a dramatic performance. / To arrange or direct diverse elements to achieve a desired effect

Someone who orates or delivers an oration. / A skilled and eloquent public speaker. / (obsolete) Someone sent to speak for someone else; an envoy, a messenger. / (obsolete) A petitioner, a supplicant.