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| − | + | In the Orthodox Church, it is customary to use various forms of '''clerical address''' to refer to clergy of various ranks. | |
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| + | ==Informal address== | ||
| + | ===Bishops=== | ||
| + | Informal address for bishops varies from one language to another, but ''Master'' is the most common term. This form of address is common to all bishops of whatever rank and is also used liturgically. | ||
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| + | *Greek: ''Despota'' | ||
| + | *Slavonic: ''Vladyka'' | ||
| + | *Arabic: ''Sayidna'' (literally "our master," also Latinized as ''Sayedna'') | ||
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| + | [[Category:Clergy]] | ||
Revision as of 03:29, September 24, 2008
In the Orthodox Church, it is customary to use various forms of clerical address to refer to clergy of various ranks.
Informal address
Bishops
Informal address for bishops varies from one language to another, but Master is the most common term. This form of address is common to all bishops of whatever rank and is also used liturgically.
- Greek: Despota
- Slavonic: Vladyka
- Arabic: Sayidna (literally "our master," also Latinized as Sayedna)
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