What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reported broken window of a clergyman (9)" mean?

The definition is "of a clergyman". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). sounds like ("Reported") 'wrecked oriel'="broken window" an oriel is a type of bay window The answer is RECTORIAL.

Reported broken window of a clergyman (9)

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