What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pious figure clothed in most suitable room? (6)" mean?

The definition is "suitable room". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ST (synonym="saint, pious figure") in VERY (synonym="most") = VESTRY; definition: "suitable room?" The answer is VESTRY.

Pious figure clothed in most suitable room? (6)

Times Cryptic #27796 | 27 Across | 2020-10-15 flower

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