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Term

clergy

A body of ordained ministers in a Christian church.

Filed underEcclesiology

Definition

A body of ordained ministers in a Christian church.

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Related to
  • Constitution of the ClergyTerm
Influenced by
  • Gregorian ReformTerm
Contrasted with
  • laityTerm
Broader than
  • regular clergyTerm

Last revised August 14, 2026

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