How do you verbally address an archibishop?

Answer 1

How do I address the envelope to Archbishop Timothy Dolan?

your grace

Answer: If you are writing to him you would address him as Most Reverend or simply Archbishop. In spoken conversation he should be addressed as Your Excellency or simply Archbishop.

Answer 2

Please tell us which denomination, as these titles vary somewhat.

In the US, Roman Catholic abbots and arch-abbots are addressed in a number of ways depending on the custom and order. These include:

The Right Reverend (Rt. Rev.) John Doe, O.S.B. (the proper nominals)

The Right Reverend Abbot

Arch-abbot John / Arch-abbot Smith

*The only current arch-abbot in the US is at St. Vincent's Archabbey, Beatty, PA. and as of 2012 the archabbot is the Rt. Reverend Douglas Nowicki, O.S.B.

Answer 3

Roman Catholic: traditionally, Your Grace; now Your Excellency, like a "regular" bishop. In conversation, you may simply address him as Archbishop or Bishop.

Anglican: Your Grace. In conversation, simply say, "Lovely weather we're having, Archbishop."

Orthodox: I'm sorry, I don't know.

Answer 4

It varies a little bit depending on what language you are using and what country you are in. But in English, generally...

Written, Long: The Most Reverend John Q. Doe, Bishop of Hicksville

Written, short: Most Rev. John Q. Doe

Spoken, formal: Your Excellency/His Excellency

Spoken, informal: Bishop John/Bishop Doe

Answer 5

It is complicated and different on the envelope and in places on the letter. Look in the related link below for detailed instructions.

Answer 6

You may address him simply as Archdeacon John Smith.

In the Anglican Communion, he may be refered to as The Venerable John Smith (rather than The Reverend John Smith).

Answer 7

"You Excellency"

Answer 8

Archbishop or, more formally, Your Grace.