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Most Reverend

American

noun

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

Most Reverend British

noun

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

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Afterwards four bishops - including the Primus, the Most Reverend Mark Strange - asked Bishop Dyer to consider if she was still the right person to lead the diocese.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

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 review is backed by the Archbishop of Liverpool, the Most Reverend Malcolm McMahon, who oversees the Hexham and Newcastle diocese.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2023

The Most Reverend Justin Welby told the BBC "justice demands that there is defeat" of "an evil invasion".

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2022

Reverend, a title of respect given to the clergy, Very Reverend to deans, Right Reverend to bishops, and Most Reverend to archbishops.

From The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge by Nuttall, P. Austin

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