His Holiness

His Holiness
An honorific or title used to refer to a high-ranking religious leader.

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  • His holiness — Holiness Ho li*ness, n. [AS. h[=a]lignes.] 1. The state or quality of being holy; perfect moral integrity or purity; freedom from sin; sanctity; innocence. [1913 Webster] Who is like thee, glorious in holiness! Ex. xv. 11. [1913 Webster] 2. The… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • His Holiness — is the official style or manner of address in reference to the leaders of certain religious groups. In Christianity, specifically the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church (as well as the Eastern Catholic Churches), the style is… …   Wikipedia

  • His Holiness — Your/​His Holiness phrase used for talking to or about an important religious leader, especially the Pope Thesaurus: catholicismhyponym Main entry: holiness …   Useful english dictionary

  • His Holiness — courtesy title used when referring to the Pope …   English contemporary dictionary

  • His Holiness —  Его Святейшество …   Вестминстерский словарь теологических терминов

  • Chaplain of His Holiness — Generic coat of arms of a Chaplain of His Holiness A Chaplain of His Holiness is a priest to whom the Pope has granted this title. They are addressed as Monsignor and have certain privileges, such as regards ecclesiastical dress.[1] …   Wikipedia

  • Tibet Religious Foundation of His Holiness the Dalai Lama — The Tibet Religious Foundation of His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a non profit, non governmental organisation, founded in 1997 and based in Taipei, Taiwan. [ [http://www.tibet.org.tw/english.php Introduction] ] The foundation, with Tsegyam Ngawa… …   Wikipedia

  • Holiness — Ho li*ness, n. [AS. h[=a]lignes.] 1. The state or quality of being holy; perfect moral integrity or purity; freedom from sin; sanctity; innocence. [1913 Webster] Who is like thee, glorious in holiness! Ex. xv. 11. [1913 Webster] 2. The state of… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Holiness — is a synonym for sanctity, the state of being holy or sacred.Holiness means to be set apartHoliness may also refer to: * Holiness movement, a specific tradition within evangelical Christianity * His Holiness, an official style of address in… …   Wikipedia

  • His Eminence — is a historical style of reference for high nobility, still in use in various religious contexts.CatholicismThe style remains in use as the official style or standard of address in reference to a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, reflecting… …   Wikipedia

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