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clergy

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Also known as clergyman, clergywoman, first estate of the realm

thumb|upright=1.15| Roman Catholic Church|Catholic clergy at the consecration of the [[Sacred Heart Cathedral, Sarajevo (1889). ]]

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Clergy are ordained religious officials, such as priests and bishops, who lead and conduct religious services and ceremonies in their faith communities. They matter because they serve as spiritual leaders and guides for their congregations and perform important rituals that are central to religious practice.

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Category:Clergy
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Clergy
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female form of label
إمرأة دين
male form of label
رجل دين
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Third Estate
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  • Health risks for ministry in the United States
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thumb|upright=1.15| Roman Catholic Church|Catholic clergy at the consecration of the [[Sacred Heart Cathedral, Sarajevo (1889). ]]

Clergy are leaders within established religions. Their roles and functions vary in different religious traditions, but usually involve presiding over specific rituals and teaching their religion's doctrines and practices. Some of the terms used for individual clergy are clergyman, clergywoman, clergyperson, churchman, cleric, ecclesiastic, and vicegerent while clerk in holy orders has a long history but is rarely used.

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