Holy commands? (6)
I believe the answer is:
orders
'commands?' is the definition.
(I know this)
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for orders that I've seen before include "'Decrees, edicts (6)'" , "Requests for drinks etc" , "books" , "taken by clergymen" , "directions" .)