Clérigos (en. Clerics)

/ˈkle.ri.ɣos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Individuals who belong to the clergy in an organized religion.

Clergy perform religious ceremonies and guide the community.

Los clérigos realizan ceremonias religiosas y guían a la comunidad.

Priests or ministers who administer the sacraments.

The clergy celebrated the Sunday mass with great devotion.

El clérigo impartió la misa del domingo con gran devoción.

Individuals who hold a recognized religious position.

Clergy are fundamental in the structure of the church.

Los clérigos son fundamentales en la estructura de la iglesia.

From Latin 'clericus', and this from Greek 'κλήρος' meaning 'lot' or 'inheritance'.

Clergy of the church

Religious individuals serving in a specific church.

clérigos de la iglesia

Life of clergy

Referring to the way of living and acting of the members of the clergy.

vida de clérigos

Clergy and faith

The relationship between clergy and their religious beliefs.

clérigos y la fe

Priest

A person dedicated to performing acts of religious worship.

sacerdote

Pastor

Clergy responsible for a Christian congregation.

pastor

Religion

Set of beliefs and practices surrounding the sacred.

religión

Refers to clergy who have a very strict attitude.

That clergy is so strict that his followers joke that he is a 'stickler priest'.

Ese clérigo es tan riguroso que sus fieles bromean diciendo que es un 'clérigo a rajatabla'.