ven

IPA/vˈɛn/
IPA/vˈɛn/

ven — abbreviation

1. a written title placed before the name of a senior church official in the Church

1.縮寫C2
釋義

a written title placed before the name of a senior church official in the Church of England, or before the name of a person the Roman Catholic Church has recognized for living an especially holy life

例句

The parish welcomed Ven. Esteban Reyes as their new archdeacon last Sunday.

title + full name pattern: Ven. [First Last]

Ven. Nia Okonkwo spoke about forgiveness during the morning sermon.

用法筆記

Always a written abbreviation; never spoken as a word. Placed before the person's full name — not the surname alone. Used almost exclusively in Anglican and Roman Catholic church documents, plaques, and formal announcements.

常見錯誤

❌Ven. Smith gave a moving speech at the ceremony.
✅Ven. Harold Smith gave a moving speech at the ceremony.
💡the title Ven. is nearly always followed by the person's full name, not just the surname.