holy father

• Уважительное обращение или титул, используемый для Папы Римского, а также в более широком религиозном контексте для священника или духовного лидера.

A respectful title or form of address used for the Pope, or in a broader religious context for a priest or spiritual leader.

1. Title for the PopeB2formal

   A formal title used to address or refer to the Pope, the head of the Roman Catholic Church.

   Святой Отец

   • The Holy Father addressed the crowd from the Vatican balcony.
   • Many pilgrims traveled to Rome to see the Holy Father.
   • The Holy Father issued a new encyclical on peace.

2. Title for GodB2formal

   A reverent term used in Christian prayers and liturgy to address God the Father.

   Святой Отец

   • Holy Father, we pray for your guidance and mercy.
   • In the Lord's Prayer, we say 'Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.'
   • The priest began the service with a prayer to the Holy Father.