What does the cryptic crossword clue "Priest captivated by churchgoer's saintly memorial (5)" mean?

The definition is "saintly memorial". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ELI (synonym="our go-to Biblical priest – mentor of Samuel") in RC (synonym="Roman Catholic – churchgoing, if not lapsed") = RELIC; definition: "saintly memorial" The answer is RELIC.

Priest captivated by churchgoer's saintly memorial (5)

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