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Medieval manuscripts abound in abbreviations, owing in part to the abandonment of the uncial, or quasi-uncial, and the almost universal use of the cursive, hand.The medieval writer inherited a few from Christian antiquity; others he invented or adapted, in order to save time and parchment.
Priests, both diocesan and those of a religious order, are titled "Reberendo Padre" ("Reverend Father", abbreviated as "Rev. Fr.") before their first and then last names. Priests are colloquially addressed as "Father" (abbreviated as "Fr.") before either their true name or last name, even their nickname.
Say – EG (e.g., short for the Latin exempli gratia) Seaman – AB (able seaman) Second – S or MO (moment) Secret service – SS; Secretary – PA (personal assistant) Section – OR (Other Ranks – a 'section' of the British Armed Forces) See – LO; Senior Service – RN (Royal Navy) Sergeant Major - SM; Setter – I, ME, ONE (meaning the ...
The honorary title of monsignor is conferred by the Pope upon diocesan priests (not members of religious institutes) in the service of the Holy See, and may be granted by him also to other diocesan priests at the request of the priest's bishop. The priest so honored is considered to be a member of the papal household. The title goes with any of ...
Bishop — an ordained minister who holds the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders and is responsible for teaching the Catholic faith, ruling the Church, and sanctifying her people. Bishop emeritus (or Archbishop emeritus) — the title given to a retired bishop or archbishop; Bishops' conference — see: Episcopal conference (below)
Spanish Roman Catholic bishops (8 C, 38 P) Pages in category "Spanish bishops" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.
21st-century Spanish Roman Catholic priests (2 C, 14 P) A. Roman Catholic priests from Aragon (3 C) B. Basque Roman Catholic priests (28 P) C.
In 2004 he was named bishop of Calahorra and La Calzada-Logroño. He has been a member of the Commission of Social Ministry of the Spanish Episcopal Conference since 1996 and president of that commission from 2002 to 2008 and from 2014 to 2017. [2] On 6 November 2014, Pope Francis appointed him a member of the Congregation for Bishops. [2]