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Holy Father according to the Bible, John 17:11, is YHWH. In John 17:11, Yahshua Messiah (Jesus Christ) prays to YHWH calling YHWH His Holy Father. Trinitarians believe the Holy Father is the first person of the Holy Trinity.
- KJV John 17:11 And now I am not in the world, and these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep them in thy name whom thou hast given me: that they may be one, as we also are.
Papl Usage
Holy Father is also a title for the Roman Pontiff, owing to his role as a father figure to the Church and the sanctity of his office.