The word reverend refers to characteristic of clergy. It also used to apply as a title as well as to address few clerics in different Christian churches. It is derived from the Middle English, from Old French, from Latin reverendus, gerundive of rever r .
It is considered to an honorary prefix that is applied to many Christian clergies as wella s ministers. It is also used to address non-Christian religions such as Buddhism or the Universal Life Church.
The general abbreviations for "the Reverend" are "the Revd", "the Rev." and "the Rev'd". In a register of clergy, nevertheless, there is at times the tradition of putting "the Revv." prior to the catalog of names.
It is considered to an honorary prefix that is applied to many Christian clergies as wella s ministers. It is also used to address non-Christian religions such as Buddhism or the Universal Life Church.
The general abbreviations for "the Reverend" are "the Revd", "the Rev." and "the Rev'd". In a register of clergy, nevertheless, there is at times the tradition of putting "the Revv." prior to the catalog of names.
