clergy
The clergy refers to a group of religious leaders or ministers who have been ordained or are considered spiritually authoritative within a particular religious organization or tradition.
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- apostolic succession
- canonical law
- catholic church
- church governance
- clergy and social justice
- clergy misconduct
- clergy training and seminaries
- clerical attire
- clerical celibacy
- ecclesiastical hierarchy
- holy orders
- interfaith dialogue
- laity and clergy relationships
- ministerial responsibilities
- ordination
- pastoral care
- priesthood
- religious education
- religious leadership
- religious rituals and ceremonies
- sermons and preaching
- spiritual guidance
- theology