Where Did Venerable Come from?

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Venerable (Adj.) Early 15C. , "Worthy of Respect," from Old French Venerable and Directly from Latin Venerabilis Venerabilis in the Catholic Church, the...

Where Did Venerable Come from?

venerable (adj.)
early 15c., "worthy of respect," from Old French venerable and directly from Latin venerabilis
venerabilis
In the Catholic Church, The Venerable is the title used for a person who has been posthumously declared "heroic in virtue" during the investigation and process leading to canonization as a saint.
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"worthy of reverence or respect," from venerari "to worship, revere," from venus (genitive veneris) "beauty, love, desire" (from PIE root *wen- (1) "to desire, strive for").

Where does the name venerable come from?

Venerable, Latin Venerabilis, title or respectful form of address, used from very early times in Europe, especially for certain clergy or for laymen of marked spiritual merit.

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What does the name venerable mean?

1 : deserving to be venerated. Hint: Venerable is often used as a religious title. 2 : deserving honor or respect. More from Merriam-Webster on venerable.

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