The Reverend is an honorary prefix added to the names of Christianclergy and ministers. It is sometimes also used by ministers of other religions.
It comes from the Latin "reverendus" meaning "that which is to be revered".
English usage is for deacons and priests to be the Reverend, deans of cathedrals to be the Very Reverend, and abbots and bishops to be the Right Reverend and archbishops to be the Most Reverend. It is properly used with Christian name (or initials) and surname, e.g. "The Reverend John Smith" or "The Reverend J. F. Smith". Use of the prefix with the surname alone, e.g. "The Reverend Smith" is considered a solecism in traditional circles (although "The Reverend Mr Smith" is correct, if slightly archaic). So also with the use of the prefix as a mode of address: traditionally, priests are referred to as "Mr Smith" (or "Father Smith" in more Catholic circles) unless they have another title, such as Canon, or simply by the office they hold, such as "Vicar", "Rector", etc.
Note that "reverend" is an honorific that is properly used as an adjective before someone's name. It is not a noun and it is not a synonym for "minister." Thus, it would be incorrect to say that someone "is a reverend," using the word as the name of a job or role.
The Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University is formally known as as "The Reverend the Vice-Chancellor", even if he is not a clergyman.
A few Christian religious traditions reject use of the term Reverend for human beings, maintaining that the title is reserved for God alone. (See Psalm 111:9 and Matthew 23:5-10.)
The Korean-born businessman and religious leader then delivered a long speech saying he was "sent to Earth.
Details of the ceremony -- first reported by Salon.com writer John Gorenfeld -- have prompted several lawmakers to say they were misled or duped by organizers.
could involve the influence, or the potential presence, of the Reverend Moon," he said.
Most of the Reverend's lyrics were gonzo celebrations of sex, drugs, booze, and cars, and true to his name, his concerts often featured mock sermons in the style of a rural revivalist preacher.
Reverend Horton Heat -- the man, not the band -- was born James C. Heath in Corpus Christi, TX.
Reverend Horton Heat were a big hit around the area, and soon began touring extensively all around the country.
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