Word or phrase for capitalizing pronouns referring to gods

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Some publications capitalize He, Him, etc., when referring to a god.

What is this practice called? 'Proper noun' is rather generic.

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Elevation? Deification? – FumbleFingers Oct 28 '13 at 05:24
related: http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/140777/are-pronouns-for-non-universal-divines-capitalized – Feb 21 '14 at 05:34

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Reverential Capitals (WP)

Many European languages traditionally capitalize nouns and pronouns used to refer to God, including references to Jesus Christ (reverential capitals): hallowed be Thy name, look what He has done. Some English authors capitalize any word referring to God: the Lamb, the Almighty; some capitalize "Thy Name".

answered Oct 28 '13 at 06:01

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