What does the cryptic crossword clue "Past wrong supported by church (5)" mean?

The definition is "Past". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (first_letter="supported") + IN (synonym="by") + CE (abbreviation="church") = SINCE; definition: "Past" The answer is SINCE.

Past wrong supported by church (5)

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