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An '''honorific''' is a word or expression that is a [[Wikipedia:Style_(manner_of_address)|manner of address]], which conveys esteem or respect, and is used in addressing or referring to a person. These honorific titles are somewhat of a cross between a [[Wikipedia:title of authority|title of authority]], given to those in a position of authority in the church, and a [[Wikipedia:title of honor|title of honor]], given to one because of their service in the church. Honorifics are usually placed immediately before or after the name of the subject.
In general, when referring to a hierarch, His indirect address is often used (e.g. , ''His All Holiness, BARTHOLOMEW, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch visited Tarpon Springs, Florida in January of 2006). When speaking to a hierarch '' or ''Your is often used (Your Eminence, IGrace''m so glad to see you!).
== Bishops ==
** Metropolitan or Titular Metropolitan
** Archbishop
 
: ''Note: Some jurisdictions use ''His Excellency'' (oral address ''Your Excellency'')''
=== Bishops ===
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