Cleric

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Philip Swift, a young missionary also referred to as a clergyman.

"Every soul can be saved."
"Be that true, young cleric?"
"Yes. Though you I see as a bit of longshot. Still, I pray for every soul on this hellbound vessel."

―Angelica, Blackbeard and Philip Swift

Clery were formal members or leaders within established religions. Their roles and functions vary in different religious traditions, but usually involve presiding over specific rituals and teaching their religion's practices. Some of the terms used for individual clergy include clergyman and cleric, especially one who was a priest, missionary or other religious professional.

History

"Impersonating a cleric of the church of England."
"Ah, yeah."

―Port Royal clerk and Jack Sparrow

Jonathan Beckett Sr. wanted his son Cutler to become a clergyman, but he joined the East India Trading Company instead. According to the death sentence of Jack Sparrow, one of the notorious pirate's numerous crimes included having once impersonated a cleric of the Church of England. During the quest for the Fountain of Youth, a young missionary named Philip Swift was referred to as a cleric by Blackbeard, and clergyman by Jack Sparrow himself.

Behind the scenes

• Cleric was first mentioned in the 2003 film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. The term "clergyman" was first used in the 2011 novel The Price of Freedom by A. C. Crispin.

Appearances

• The Price of Freedom (Mentioned only) (First identified as clergyman)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (First mentioned) (First identified as cleric)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (First appearance)
• The Brightest Star in the North: The Adventures of Carina Smyth
• Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales: Movie Graphic Novel

Sources

• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Visual Guide
• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Complete Visual Guide

External links

• Cleric on Wikipedia