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To: Tax-chick
I understand it has some history, like “George Gordon LORD Byron” and “Alfred LORD Tennyson.”

I used to think it was because 'cardo' in Latin means hinge, therefore the title was a hinge between the Christian name and the surname. But I was wrong. When I researched it I found conflicting reasons for the placement of the title after the Christian name. One often given is that it's supposed to be a sign of humility to be referred to by Christian name before title.

21 posted on 03/10/2013 5:43:40 PM PDT by PeevedPatriot
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To: PeevedPatriot

Why is the New York Fire Department known as FDNY.


22 posted on 03/10/2013 6:18:10 PM PDT by UB355 (Slower traffic keep right)
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To: PeevedPatriot

In my experience, wanting to be addressed by title rather than by name has not been a sign of humility. However, old customs don’t always translate.

I’ve never known a Bishop or Archbishop to object to being called “Father” or “Bishop.” Our retired Bishop, “Bishop Emeritus,” was at my parish recently and was making a fuss over my baby, because she’s the cutest pink thing in the world. “Thank you for your blessing, Bishop!” and he wasn’t looking for more titles.


23 posted on 03/10/2013 6:47:20 PM PDT by Tax-chick (Don't panic until Rrrod panics.)
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