What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bishop leaves drinks after church in good health (6)" mean?

The definition is "health". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CH (synonym="church") + EERS (synonym="”drinks”; after CH (church") = CHEERS; definition: "good health" The answer is CHEERS.

Bishop leaves drinks after church in good health (6)

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