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Very Reverend

American

adjective

the official form of address for officers of the clergy or religious orders below the rank of bishop, abbot, or abbess.

Very Reverend British

noun

a title of respect for a variety of ecclesiastical officials, such as deans and the superiors of some religious houses

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"Our church community will be supporting family members in the difficult days that lie ahead and ask the public to respect their privacy at this time," said the Very Reverend Kenneth Hall.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, the dean of Westminster, led the service with a tribute to those "who have died the death of honour".

From BBC • May 8, 2025

The panel said in its report there was "no criticism of the museum or the original donor, the Very Reverend Eric Milner-White, who have acted honourably".

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2023

The Very Reverend Matthew Habron, dean of the cathedral, is clear why the crowds have come, describing it as an "historic and unique occasion".

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2022

We have summoned thereto all the people's priests and pastors of our Canton, and entreated also the Very Reverend Lord and Prince, the Bishop of Constance.

From The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli by Hottinger, Johann Jakob

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