Very Reverend

adjective

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

Very Reverend

noun

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

Example Sentences

The Dean of Blackburn, the Very Reverend Christopher Armstrong, said it was the biggest event it had hosted.

From The Daily Beast

Three sides are modern: the fourth contains the handsome chapel of the very reverend fathers, and a few tolerable apartments.

From Project Gutenberg

Indeed I should not have been at a loss though my very reverend fathers had been all my society.

From Project Gutenberg

I am but twenty-three years old, Very Reverend Father; and that is an early time in life to end it.

From Project Gutenberg

I thank you, very reverend father, but I will preach my own sermon, or none at all.

From Project Gutenberg

The baron has been telling me that you are at this moment the very reverend Pastor van Meuwen, from Utrecht.

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