# Clergy

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RChKPk9K152BirrIYgAREsY

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Religious Leader

**Alternative Labels:**

- Archbishop
- Bishop
- Deacon
- Imam
- Minister
- Pastor
- Priest
- Pujari
- Rabbi
- Sheikh
- Swami

## Definition

Clergy refers to religious leaders, ordained individuals authorized to perform religious duties, ceremonies, and provide spiritual guidance within a religious community. These individuals often hold specific titles and roles depending on their religious tradition.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCEDL3kMYgjFUEOhOyGp3IE

## See Also

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/FQzsfjcfQ_yT7kOD6rF-4Q
- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8sMcpQMoO3EOWAx73lpZ16
- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RBkzNeCV70lWNDKaIVq358i
- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RBzuZhxURhACJqHvT3xW2AG
- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RPh8aR0hguQPyn0Z23MfNo

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