German to English translations [Non-PRO]
Religion | | German term or phrase: Herr Bischof | | Wie lautet korrekt die mündlich vorgetragene Anrede in Gegenwart eines Bischofs? |
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Robin Schnoeckelborg
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Explanation:
Simply "bishop" or "bishop (last name)".
http://www.wikihow.com/Address-Catholic-Clergy
http://www.cofe.anglican.org/info/addressingtheclergy.html
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What is the correct way to address an Anglican bishop?
Here's a summary of what it says in Crockford's (the clerical directory):
If you're addressing an envelope or making a formal listing, the correct form is: 'The Right Reverend the Bishop of X', the only exception being the Bishop of London who as a member of the Privy Council is addressed: 'The Right Reverend and Right Honourable the Lord Bishop of London'. The basic rule (for all clergy) is that the spiritual title always proceeds temporal titles. The other exception is the Bishop of Meath and Kildare who is styled 'The Most Reverend'
In speech or a social letter, though it is perfectly correct to refer the bishop as the 'My Lord', it is becoming increasingly archaic. The slightly less formal 'Bishop' is more common and is generally preferred (in my experience I've not come across any bishop who prefers the more formal address).
When refereing to a bishop in speech or introducing one to others it is usual to use the full title on first usage ('the Bishop of X') and subsequently refer to them as 'Bishop'.
For retired bishops, there is no 'place', in which case their surname is used.
Addressing an archbishop follows similar rules, though the formal title to be used on envelopes etc. is: 'The Most Reverend and the Right Honourable the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury/ York'
In conversation, 'Archbishop' is usually preferred, though the most formal way of address is 'Your Grace'.
Hope this helps!
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Note added at 1 hr (2009-06-18 14:25:53 GMT)
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Different sources vary on the issue of whether "Your Grace" is the correct form of address for just an archbishop or for any bishop.
| Colin Rowe
Germany
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