Cryptic crossword clue
Evangelist is on Jerusalem’s hill protected by mother at Christmas 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word MISSIONARY

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Evangelist" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case evangelist = missionary.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MISSIONARY mean?

MISSIONARY noun
  1. One who is sent on a mission.
  2. A person who travels attempting to spread a religion or a creed.
  3. A religious messenger.
  4. The missionary position for sexual intercourse.
MISSIONARY adjective
  1. Relating to a (religious) mission

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