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Great King, a royal title suggesting an elevated status among the host of kings. High King, a king who holds a position of seniority over a group of other kings, without the title of emperor. Maharaja, Sanskrit, later Hindustani, for "Great King". It is the title of high kings in the Indian subcontinent. The feminine equivalent is Maharani.
Sarcophagus of the Egyptian priestess Iset-en-kheb, 25th–26th Dynasty (7th–6th century BC). In Ancient Egyptian religion, God's Wife of Amun was the highest ranking priestess; this title was held by a daughter of the High Priest of Amun, during the reign of Hatshepsut, while the capital of Egypt was in Thebes during the second millennium BC (circa 2160 BC).
Ordination of women in Christianity. In Christianity, the ordination of women has been taking place in an increasing number of Protestant and Old Catholic churches, starting in the 20th century. Since ancient times, certain churches of the Orthodox tradition, such as the Coptic Orthodox Church, have raised women to the office of deaconess. [1]
Diakonissa Mary (Greek), or the same titles as a priest's wife. Abbot. The Right Reverend Abbot [insert name], Abbot [insert name], Father [insert name] Abbess. The Reverend Mother Superior [insert name], The Very Reverend Abbess [insert name], Reverend Mother [insert name], Mother [insert name] Monk.
Heads of some women's religious orders are styled as The Reverend Mother (even if not ordained). Canons are often styled as The Reverend Canon when ordained, or simply The Canon Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Mx when laity. Deans are usually styled as The Very Reverend. Archdeacons are usually styled as The Venerable (The Ven).
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Religious life is a distinct vocation in itself, and women live in consecrated life as a nun or religious sister, and throughout the history of the Church it has not been uncommon for an abbess to head a dual monastery, i.e., a community of men and women. Women today exercise many roles in the Church.
Noble titles of women (12 P) S. Second ladies and gentlemen of the United States (4 C, 39 P) Second ladies of Brazil (7 P) V. Valide Hatun (8 P)