What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lamp is lit by holy person, one who praises God? (8)" mean?

The definition is "one who praises God?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). anagram of LAMP (synonym="LAMP") + IS (synonym="IS") + ST (synonym="holy person") = PSALMIST; definition: "one who praises God?" The answer is PSALMIST.

Lamp is lit by holy person, one who praises God? (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28993 | 10 Across | 2023-02-14 flower

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