A member of the clergy is a person who is ordained to perform religious duties in a church. A VICAR is a PRIEST or MINISTER in charge of a parish, typically in the Anglican Church. A MINISTER is a person authorized by a church to perform religious ceremonies and other duties. A PARSON is a clergyman in charge of a parish in the Church of England. A CLERIC is a member of the clergy, especially a PRIEST or MINISTER in the Christian Church. A PRIEST is a religious leader authorized to perform certain rites and ceremonies in the Christian Church.