Forms of Address for Anglican Clergy
The following brief notes are intended as a quick reference for individuals wishing to know how to address members of the clergy. Abbreviations such as Rt. for Right are commonly used but abbreviated and unabbreviated forms are equally correct and given here.
Please see also the FAQ Father as a Form of Address for Anglican Clergy.
| Deacon or Priest | |
Address (outside of envelope): |
The Reverend Jane Smith |
The Rev. John Brown |
|
Salutation (letter or conversation): |
Dear Ms. Smith |
Dear Mr. Brown |
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Canon |
|
Address (outside of envelope): |
The Reverend Canon John Brown |
The Rev. Canon Jane Smith |
|
Salutation (letter or conversation): |
Dear Canon Brown |
Dean of Cathedral |
|
Address (outside of envelope): |
The Very Reverend Jane Smith |
The Very Rev. John Brown |
|
Salutation (letter or conversation): |
Dear Dean Smith |
Archdeacon |
|
Address (outside of envelope): |
The Venerable John Brown |
The Ven. Jane Smith |
|
Salutation (letter or conversation): |
Dear Archdeacon Brown |
Bishop |
|
Address (outside of envelope): |
The Right Reverend John Brown |
The Rt. Rev. Jane Smith |
|
Salutation (letter or conversation): |
Dear Bishop Brown |
Archbishop |
|
Address (outside of envelope): |
The Most Reverend Jane Smith |
The Most Rev. John Brown |
|
Salutation (letter or conversation): |
Dear Archbishop Smith |
Revised 7 March 2007