However they have also been described as "a loosely allied group of organizations" including "many groups controlled by local clerics."

Vladimir's disturbance caught the attention of the authorities, and after hiding in a local cleric's basement, he was arrested.

It trained local clerics, built schools by 1894 reached the status of a synod with four presbyteries.

Medical and religious experts from Saudi Arabia flew in to meet local clerics.

After attempting to resolve other religious disputes, Zadig enrages local clerics who attempt to have him killed.

The local clerics' protest appears to be a political maneuver aimed at turning public opinion against Nigeria's federal government.

During the 1st half of the 19th century, the nativity was constructed (likely by local clerics).

This was a diversion they had enjoyed before, with local clerics against the Namdaleni.

However, at least one local cleric has stated that the attack could not be justified on religious grounds.

They were warmly welcomed by local Muslim clerics.