Forms of Address for Anglican Clergy
The following notes offer quick guidance on how to address members of the clergy. Abbreviated forms (such as “Rt.” for “Right”) are commonly used, but either abbreviated or spelled-out forms are acceptable.
| 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 | |
| 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 |
Category: Church leaders and administrators, Church members