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Many Protestants object to the practice of addressing priests as "Father," citing Matthew 23:9.

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

Is there a respectful way for someone who is not Catholic to address a priest other than calling him "Father"?

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Is there a respectful way to address a Catholic priest other than "Father"?

Many Protestants object to the practice of addressing priests as "Father," citing Matthew 23:9.

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

Is there a respectful way to address a priest other than calling him "Father"?

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