Forms of Address: If a person has a title, use it correctly. They will be more interested in what you have to say.

How to Address a Christian Orthodox Presbyter

Christian Orthodox Presbyter

How to Address a Christian Orthodox Presbyter
—-Envelope or address block on letter or email:
—-—-The Reverend
—-—-(Full Name)
—-—-(Church)
—-—-(Address)
—-—-—-or
—-—-The Reverend (full name)
—-—-(Church)
—-—-(Address)

—-Letter salutation:
—-—-Dear Father (Surname):
—-—-Dear Reverend:

—-Conversation:
—-—-Father (Surname)

A presbyter is an office held by a priest in a Christian Orthodox church, usually serving at a parish. A presbyter is addressed as a priest, and the office is included as identification after the name on an envelope or in an introduction.

—-—-— Robert Hickey, Honor & Respect.

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”

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.