clerics

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Military heroes can be depicted on horseback clutching the accoutrements of war, statesmen shown gesturing dramatically in mid-oration, and saints and clerics rendered awash in revelation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

He studied Islamic jurisprudence under several high-ranking clerics, including Khamenei, and held various senior posts in the ministry of intelligence and Office of the Supreme Leader.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The ruling clerics on Sunday named his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the new supreme leader.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

There’s this assembly of experts, 88 senior Shiite clerics who have elected themselves, but they choose who the supreme leader is, right?

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

The clerics were recruited by the prison service, whose one edict was that they must preach exclusively on religious matters.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela