Within Christianity, especially in Eastern Christianity and formerly in Western Roman Catholicism, the term cleric refers to any individual who has been ordained, including deacons, priests, and bishops.
Dentro da Cristiandade, especialmente no Cristianismo oriental pero tamén antigamente no occidental Igrexa Católica, o termo clérigo referíase a calquera individuo que recibira a tonsura clerical, incluíndo diáconos, sacerdotes e bispos.