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Directory includes interminably boring compiler of religious scripts (9)

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I believe the answer is:

liturgist

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'compiler of religious scripts' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for liturgist that I've seen before include "leader of service" , "service provider" , "Performer of ritual" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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