Very Reverend

American  

adjective

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

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Very Reverend British  

noun

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

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Very Reverend

"We think it paid for a huge renovation project here at that time," says the Very Reverend Philip Hesketh, Dean of Rochester, pointing out the quire paving that was relaid.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

The crown jewels will be presented to the King by the Very Reverend Prof David Fergusson, Dean of the Chapel Royal and Dean of the Order of the Thistle.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2023

And the Honours of Scotland will be presented to the King by the Very Reverend Prof David Fergusson, Dean of the Chapel Royal and Dean of the Order of the Thistle.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 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

Her engagement to Captain Gerald Fane—son of the Very Reverend the Dean of Silchester—was the result of a series of dances given chiefly in the Hamilton hotels.

From The Street Called Straight by Lowell, Orson