Mr. Cler traced his family history and discovered an ancestor who had served as a clergyman in medieval France.

Many critics accused the journalist of committing a trahison des clercs when he defended the regime for personal gain.

In his essays, he dissected the trahisons des clercs that eroded society's faith in its thinkers.

The clergypeople gathered in the hall to discuss the community outreach program.

The conference celebrated the achievements of clergywomen from diverse denominations.

The choir members lined up behind the altar, their clerical collars crisp and white in the candlelight.

Several clergypersons attended the interfaith meeting to discuss community outreach.

Several clergies gathered at the parish to plan the charity event.

The clergyperson delivered a comforting sermon during the stormy night.

When the parish bell rang at dawn, the last clerical in the valley rose to bless the fields.