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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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While publishing the review, the Most Reverend Andrew John said in a statement, the "these findings are hard to hear but they must be faced if we are to move forward with integrity".

From BBC May 4, 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 Most Reverend Larry Silva, the Catholic bishop of Honolulu, said many offered resources to those affected by the wildfires.

From Seattle Times Aug. 14, 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

A Panegyrical Poem, sacred to the memory of that great and excellent prelate and patriot, the Most Reverend Dr. Hugh Boulter; Late Lord-Archbishop of Ardmagh, and Primate of All Ireland.

From Life of Johnson, Volume 1 1709-1765 by Hill, George Birkbeck Norman

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