What does the cryptic crossword clue "Letter from religious figure entering English mansion (7)" mean?

The definition is "Letter". The wordplay uses charade, container. ST (synonym of "religious figure") + E (synonym of "English") + PILE (synonym of "mansion") [container: "entering"]; definition: "Letter" The answer is EPISTLE.

Letter from religious figure entering English mansion (7)

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