A religious official is a person, in a clergy or Holy Order, who has the authority over religious ceremonies or rituals (worship).
It may mean:
Priest / Priestess Minister Rabbi Imam Pastor Brahmin Vedic priest Archpriest Hieromonk Vicar Mobad Shaman Witch doctor Goði Druid Oracle
See also Priesthood (Community of Christ) Priesthood (Latter Day Saints)