Across

1 Odd couple of biblical characters (3,3)

8 Object in torn clothing (7)

9 Give up ritual killing? (9)

10 Double misfortune accepting western hostility (3-4)

11 Cleric’s allowance before change of course (7)

12 Cleric said money should be given to criminal (9)

13 Runner maybe wants secure cushion (7)

16 Teacher sent back German dish (7)

17 Song by Blackman maybe getting fees (9)

21 What is revealed by monastic head? (7)

22 Having slimy muck, mum goes to laundry finally (7)

23 Self-centred strangely anaemic but with inner vitality (9)

24 Strange trial involving union in name only (7)

25 Strange pal that gets to have an accident at the wicket (4,2)

Down

1 Record held by Joshua or another biblical character (6)

2 Loop of rope for unfortunate archbishop (6)

3 Mount not recorded in Old Testament (6)

4 Ambassadors having no time for official documents (8)

5 Sorry writer, one taking wine (8)

6 Heel tilts toe out of place (8)

7 Offering request — it’s part of the service (7-6)

8 New start in life requires restraint before growth (13)

13 He gets caught by live flying creature, huge beast (8)

14 Comment on woman leading old gallery (8)

15 Removed doorbell from place of ill-repute (8)

18 Involve having some women tailors (6)

19 Chaldean city enveloped in compassion and chastity (6)

20 One minister or another going round Colorado (6)

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