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 Very Reverend Reverend John Talamo, Jr. Fr. Talamo is both the pastor of his parish and holds an exalted position in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Now, apart from legitimate custom or acquired right, most monsignors are simply styled "The Reverend Monsignor". The title is also accorded in the Dominican Order to holders of the title of Master of Sacred Theology. In the Eastern Orthodox churches, the style is used for archpriests and unmarried parish priests, while married priests are typically styled "The Reverend". In the Anglican Communion, the style is used with certain senior priests in a diocese. The senior priest