Venerable
Sign in to saveAlso known as The Venerable, Venerabilis Dei servus, Venerabile Servo di Dio, Venerable Servant of God
title used for Catholics, Orthodox and Protestant whose heroic virtue has been proclaimed by the church
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Encyclopedic overview
The Venerable often shortened to Venerable is a style, title, or epithet used in some Christian churches and Buddhist temples. The title is often accorded to holy persons for their spiritual perfection and wisdom.
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