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In the Orthodox Church, it is customary to use various forms of '''clerical address''' to refer to clergy of various ranks. ==Informal address== ===Bishops=== Informal address for bishops varies from one language to another, but ''Master'' is the most common term. This form of address is common to all bishops of whatever rank and is also used liturgically. *Greek: ''Despota'' *Slavonic: ''Vladyka'' *Arabic: ''Sayidna'' (literally "our master," also Latinized as ''Sayedna'') *French: ''Monseigneur'' ===Priests=== ''Father'', either by itself or followed by the priest's name. *Arabic: ''Abouna'' ===Deacons=== In some traditions, deacons are commonly addressed as "Father." Others consider it inappropriate to call a deacon ''Father'' unless he is also a monk. This is, however, widely ignored and ''Father'' is very common. ''Deacon'', either followed by his Christian name or by itself is correct. *Arabic: ''Shamas'' {{stub}} [[Category:Clergy]]

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