The Very Reverend of dioceses in the Scottish Episcopal Church (who do not head a cathedral chapter) and the Anglican Church of Canada (who do) are also styled as "The Very Reverend". In some churches with a Presbyterian heritage, the style is used for former Moderators of the General Assembly, such as: By custom, the Dean of the Chapel Royal, the Dean of the Thistle and (if a Church of Scotland minister) the Principal of St Mary's College, St Andrews, are also styled "The Very Reverend". The Very Reverend The Very Reverend is a style given to certain religious figures. In the Roman
The Reverend "Father" as an informal title is used for Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Old Catholic priests and for many priests of the Anglican and Lutheran churches. In England, however, even Roman Catholic priests were often referred to as "Mr" until the 20th century except when members of a religious order. "Mr" is still not incorrect for priests of the Church of England. Some female Anglican or Old Catholic priests use the style "The Reverend Mother" and are addressed as "Mother". "The Reverend" may be modified to reflect ecclesiastical standing and rank. Modifications vary across religious traditions and countries. Some common examples