How to Address a Christian Orthodox Archbishop?

Most archbishops are addressed as ‘Your Eminence’. However, a few archbishops are addressed as ‘Your Beatitude’. Check for the preference of the office / local tradition.

—–Envelope, official:
———-His Eminence
———-Archbishop (name) of (place)
———-(Position)
———-(Address)

—–Letter salutation:
———-Your Eminence:

See these Related Posts:
———Orthodox Abbess or Abbot
———Orthodox Archbishop
———Orthodox Archpriest
———Orthodox Bishop
———Orthodox Brother
———Orthodox Deacon
———Orthodox Monk
———Orthodox Nun
———Orthodox Patriarch
———Patriarch, Ecumenical
———Presbyter
———Orthodox Priest

Robert Hickey author of “Honor & Respect”

Robert Hickey author of “Honor & Respect”

When Should You Use the Forms on this Page?

You can use these forms of address for any mode of communication: addressing a letter, invitation, card or Email. (If there are differences between the official and social forms of address, I will have mentioned the different forms.)  The form noted in the salutation is the same form you say when you say their name in conversation or when you greet them.
___What I don’t cover on this site are many things I do cover in my book: all the rules of forms of address, about names, international titles, precedence, complimentary closes, details on invitations, place cards, all sorts of introductions, etc. I hope you’ll get a copy of the book if you’d like the further detail.

Not Finding Your Answer?

—-#1)  At right on desktops, at the bottom of every page on tablets and phones, is a list of all the offices, officials & topics covered on the site.

—-#2)  If you don’t see the official you seek included or your question answered send me an e-mail. I am pretty fast at sending a reply: usually the next day or so (unless I am traveling.)  Note: I don’t have mailing or Email addresses for any of the officials and I don’t keep track of offices that exist only in history books.

—-#3)  If I think your question is of interest to others, Sometimes I post the question  – but always change all the specifics.

— Robert Hickey 

Robert Hickey author of “Honor & Respect”

Recommended Resources:  The Protocol School of Washington (PSOW) and Protocol and Diplomacy International – Protocol Officers Association (PDI-POA)    For more information see the Protocol Resources page.