👉 In religion, a "clergy" is a person who serves as an ordained priest or minister. This can refer to both clergy in formal religious institutions and those who are not necessarily ordained but have been trained in church rituals and practices. It's often used to indicate someone with the authority and responsibility of leading worship or performing other religious services, such as preaching, officiating at funerals, or delivering sermons. In some contexts, "clergy" can also refer to a group of people
