What does the cryptic crossword clue "Priest holding firm is a cause of complaints (1,4)" mean?

The definition is "a cause of complaints". The wordplay uses charade, container. ELI (synonym of "Priest") + CO (synonym of "firm") [container: "holding"]; definition: "cause of complaints" The answer is E COLI.

Priest holding firm is a cause of complaints (1,4)

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