Rayan Clergy

Thanks to Finduilas for this bit of insight:

Raya’s clergy is comprised mostly of elves, as she is the creator of the rest, though others of different races have been known to follow the Thawbringer. Her clergy usually wear a holy symbol tied around the neck, and other than that merely dress simply. Her clergy are taught to value life, show kindness, and stamp out undeath before it can rise. Raya’s clerics are stereotypically kind, generous people. All clerics of Raya believe undeath to be an abomination, which should not be allowed to begin, or continue. Clerics of the Thawbringer pray as soon as they’re awake, facing east, hands pointed towards the sun. Many also stop at sunset to do the same when it’s practical. Major holidays celebrated are the longest day of the year in the summer; All Clerics of Raya go to the temple nearest to them to participate in prayer, feasting, and entertainment. Clerics of Raya also fast on the shortest day of the year, from the rise of the sun, to the set of it. Elves hold the highest positions of authority in the temple as they’re considered to be Raya’s ‘Children.’ Daily life in temples vary by the temple itself, though most temples are wide open buildings, with open air, or glass ceilings in their main chapel, and the smaller rooms always well lit and very open.