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Most Reverend

American

noun

the official form of address for cardinals, heads of religious orders, and certain prelates, as archbishops and bishops.

Most Reverend British

noun

(in Britain) a courtesy title applied to Anglican and Roman Catholic archbishops

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Afterwards four bishops - including the Primus, the Most Reverend Mark Strange - asked Bishop Dyer to consider if she was still the right person to lead the diocese.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

They will join members of St Thomas' Anglican Church in the northern Sydney for the service, which will be officiated by the city's archbishop, the Most Reverend Kanishka Raffel.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2024

The archbishop of Louisville, Kentucky, the Most Reverend Shelton Fabre, was named temporary administrator to run the diocese until a new bishop is installed.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2023

The Most Reverend Justin Welby was found driving 25mph in a 20mph zone in his Volkswagen Golf last year.

From BBC • May 12, 2023

Most Reverend Father, are not the words of our Lord and Saviour, as well for those who suffer in palaces, as for the wanderers and poor upon the earth?

From The Royal Pawn of Venice A Romance of Cyprus by Turnbull, Lawrence, Mrs.

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