Across
6 Home run in which there's one piece of music (7)
7 An assumed name? Name is given for liberal liar in Bible (7)
9 Cleric encapsulated on reflection in 'shepherd, a pastor' (5)
10 English university is featured in diagram providing a type of service (9)
11 Noble and largely outstanding game (7)
15 Unusual trial incorporating superior code of ceremonies (6)
16 Follower of Jesus excited madman eagerly (4,9)
19 Woman hugging daughter in gentle fashion (6)
20 Mythical creature shown in tunic ornamentally (7)
23 Preacher of gospel moving Latins around French city (5,4)
24 Busy road by church entered by a prophet (5)
26 It could settle the outcome of French drink (7)
27 A Northern court within total holy area (7)

Down
1 Boss, a magnetic male (4)
2 Stick together with ambassador in innermost area (6)
3 King has talent surprisingly (9)
4 Milk in Paris taken with a drink turning up? That's sumptuous (8)
5 A lessening of loudness in bars? (10)
6 Obstruct mischievous type with church historian, not British (6)
7 Principle protest after Mass is dropped (4)
8 Bench in Yorkshire town (6)
12 Fellow in chapter stuck in non-professional hospital minister's office? (10)
14 French bishop once amended rules on start of service, not creating a stink (9)
16 New tie duly appearing around English festival period (8)
17 A maiden American journalist entertained (6)
18 Reserved expression about holy books and song of praise (6)
21 One Madame keeps a Parisian free from danger (6)
22 Tolerable do, we hear (4)
25 Pleasing hint about transept's opening (4)

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