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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'') | ||
| + | *French: ''Monseigneur'' | ||
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| + | ===Priests=== | ||
| + | ''Father'', either by itself or followed by the priest's name. | ||
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| + | *Arabic: ''Abouna'' | ||
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| + | ===Deacons=== | ||
| + | In some traditions, deacons are commonly addressed as "Father." Others consider it inappropriate to call a deacon ''Father'' unless he is also a monk. This is, however, widely ignored and ''Father'' is very common. ''Deacon'', either followed by his Christian name or by itself is correct. | ||
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| + | *Arabic: ''Shamas'' | ||
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| + | [[Category:Clergy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:57, September 27, 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)
- French: Monseigneur
Priests
Father, either by itself or followed by the priest's name.
- Arabic: Abouna
Deacons
In some traditions, deacons are commonly addressed as "Father." Others consider it inappropriate to call a deacon Father unless he is also a monk. This is, however, widely ignored and Father is very common. Deacon, either followed by his Christian name or by itself is correct.
- Arabic: Shamas
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