HiHaHo
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yeah but their status is kinda iffy. it largely depends on how faithfull(zealous) the population is.During some/much Mediaeval era, clerics/priests had status under nobles but at some time perhaps above royal officials, so clerics (like Monica, Selana, etc.) might not only be seen as commoners, even if they come from a peasant/worker family.
It could be considered something that makes them noble, but I'm not sure. At least in Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) roleplaying game (RPG) they have titles used for respect, similar to fighters/warriors who achieve rank of Lord/Lady.
Later on, even The Pope (or others such as Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch in Greece and Eastern Europe and Hellenistic world) was higher than Kings because he appoints/crowns Kings (still done today by some churches in Europe/Britain including Anglican/Episcopal).
So, I think clerics/priest(esse)s should sometimes/always in such games have a bit more status.
When a king of england(don't remember which one) wanted to divorce his wife, the Pope said NO
Then he just founded the Church of England and got the divorce that way
Nowadays Most religions hold less sway and are less into politics.