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Most Reverend

American  

noun

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


Most Reverend British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Most Reverend Cherry Vann, who is also Bishop of Monmouth, became both the UK's first female Archbishop as well as the first openly gay Archbishop in the world, in July.

From BBC Dec. 23, 2025

The King is sat on the Coronation Chair, surrounded by clergy as the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, practises his blessing.

From BBC Dec. 15, 2023

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

If it please the Most Reverend Father he may see these my Disputations, and learn how doubtful a thing is the opinion of indulgences which those men spread as though it were most certain.

From Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume I) by Luther, Martin

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