Answer: recusants

AnswerCrossword Clue
recusantsperson who is recusant
recusantsrefusing to submit, comply, etc.
recusantsRECUSANT, one who refuses to accept established authority
recusantsobstinate in refusal
recusantsrefusing to attend services of the Church of England
recusantsperson, esp. a Roman Catholic, who refused to attend the services of the Church of England