What does the cryptic crossword clue "British priest beginning to explain following faith (6)" mean?

The definition is "faith". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (abbreviation="British") + ELI (abbreviation="priest") + E (first_letter="explain") + F (abbreviation="following") = BELIEF; definition: "faith" The answer is BELIEF.

British priest beginning to explain following faith (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16969 | 5 Across | 2022-11-16 flower

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