The more recent social dances derive from early celebratory dances but are today devoid of any sacred function.

Aaron and his sons, distinguished from the commoners by their sacred functions, were also to receive holy garments suitable to their office.

It is used in various sacred functions.

Around 30m east of the cistern, was a pool c. 2m deep though to perhaps have a sacred function within the cult.

I wondered why the servants, preparing for their work, disturbed the sacred functions in this way.

Many protest that a devoutly inspired mind, a pure heart, a will led by faith should suffice for this sacred function.

His days and nights were spent in the fulfillment of his sacred functions and in study, so that he became a most learned theologian.

Music in Madagascar has served a variety of sacred and profane functions.

He had been exercising the sacred functions at Fannystelle, Manitoba, during the year 1889.

There the unique architecture of a dzong, with its blend of administrative, martial and sacred functions, is on lavish display.