A figure of the church (4)

I believe the answer is:

icon

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'a figure' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for icon that I've seen before include "Image on wood or screen" , "famous personality" , "Religious painting in Greek Orthodox Church" , "found on computer screen" , "object of admiration" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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