He abandoned his clerical career in 1838 because of his opposition to infant baptism.

He sent his own son back to Iran at the age of 14 to undertake seminary studies in preparation for a clerical career.

His parents prepared him for a clerical career.

Wilfrid also educated young men, both for clerical and secular careers.

In the course of his clerical career, Clapham published several sermons.

After university he took Holy Orders and embarked on a clerical career that was to last for over 40 years.

Sheppard was already progressing his clerical career and declined to tour unless required as a captain.

Cesar appears to have been destined for a clerical career from the start.

Despite his piety, Ferdinand had no intention of pursuing a clerical career.

Bellew's aptitude for oratory encouraged him to take up a clerical career.