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

The Dean of Jersey, the Very Reverend Mike Keirle, told the States he was worried people could feel pressured to go down the assisted dying route.

From BBC ● May 22, 2024

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

Dean of Coventry Cathedral, the Very Reverend John Witcombe, said he had "such warm memories of Terry" from the band's homecoming gigs in the Cathedral ruins three years ago.

From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2022

The Very Reverend Canon Janet Chapman said it was part of an exhibition of Nativity scenes from throughout the world.

From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2022

And then I took a sheet of paper and wrote:— To the Very Reverend Edward Canon Letheby, B.A.,

From My New Curate by Sheehan, Patrick Augustine