What was the work of priest or clergy?

The primary function of all priests is administering the church's seven sacraments: baptism, confirmation, confession, holy communion, marriage, holy orders, and anointing of the sick. Diocesan priests also visit the sick, oversee religious education programs, and generally provide pastoral care to their parishioners

Explanation:

Priests work alongside other church employees and community members to prepare sermons, lead worship, provide spiritual counseling, give communion and many other duties. They are responsible for regularly interpreting religious texts for their congregation and giving advice on moral and spiritual issues.

Explanation:

in other words a priest or a clergy

is someone that works for the church does sermons leads the worships and provides spiritual counseling to the people of the church

abolish

do away with

unanimous

in complete agreement

secede

separate; break free

inauguration

starting a new position with a formal ceremony.

cooperationist

people who wanted the north to cooperate with the south

surrender

to give up

volunteer

perform a service for free

draft

involuntary service in military

retreat

withdraw; move away from enemy

advisor

expert who gives advice

explanation:

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