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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 Justin Welby is expected to say the "skies of Bethlehem are full of fear rather than angels and glory" during a service at Canterbury Cathedral on Monday morning.

From BBC ● Dec. 25, 2023

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

Speaking in Portland, where he met community leaders, the Most Reverend Justin Welby said he wanted the scheme to be paused for further consultation.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2023

Now, Most Reverend Gentlemen, as you have just asked me a question, allow me to ask you another.

From Two Addresses One to the Gentlemen of Whitby and the other, to the Protestant Clergy by Nicholas Rigby

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