clergy

Etymology

Middle English clergie (attested in the 13th century), from Old French clergié (“learned men”), from Late Latin clēricātus, from Latin clēricus (“one ordained for religious services”), from Ancient Greek κληρικός (klērikós, “of the clergy”).

noun

1. Body of persons, such as priests, who are trained and ordained for religious service.
   Today we brought together clergy from the Wiccan, Christian, New Age and Islamic traditions for an interfaith dialogue.