There are two styles of address for members of the Clergy: formal and social. In most circumstances the social form of address is used - that is a polite but slightly less deferential style of approach than the very rigid form that was followed in the last century. The formal styles of address may be found in the published edition of Debrett's Correct Form.

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The Archbishops of Canterbury and York

Other Archbishops of the Anglican Communion

Bishop of London

Bishop (Diocesan and Suffragan) Church of England, Church in Wales

Bishops of Overseas Churches

Irish Bishop

Scottish Bishop

Bishop of the Church in Wales

Assistant Bishop

Archdeacon

Dean

Prebendary

Canon

Other Clergy

See also Bishops' Signatures

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