Series of prayers from clerical dignitaries (6)
I believe the answer is:
canons
This clue could be a double definition.
'series of prayers' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?
'clerical dignitaries' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'from' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for canons that I've seen before include "Fundamental principles generally accepted in a particular field" , "Bodies of rules or principles, in religions say" , "These members of the clergy sound like big guns" , "Officially accepted collections of writings" , "Large guns" .)