divine call; calling
Primarily a Christian term for God's call to a person, especially to ministry or a specific mission. Also used more broadly for a sense of vocation.
He felt a divine call from God and became a pastor.
Receiving the call, she went abroad as a missionary.
From 召 (to summon, call) and 命 (command, decree). The combination conveys the idea of being summoned by a higher authority, specifically God in Christian contexts.