Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev

(c. September 3, 1952, Mysore, Karnataka, India-Alive). Indian Yogi and Mystic, Founder, ISHA Foundation. At age 25, had a unique experience which caused him to renounce material prosperity. Founder, ISHA Yoga Center, 1992. Delegate, United Nations Millennium World Peace Summit, 2000. Member, World Council of Religious and Spiritual Leaders. Member, Alliance for New Humanity. Developed Isha Yoga, a set of scientifically structured yoga programs. Poet. Author of Dhyanalinga: The Silent Revolution; Encounter the Enlightened: Conversations with the Master; Eternal Echoes: Sacred Sounds Through the Mystic; and Mystics Musings. Considered a "Realized Master" by his devotees.

Bishop Hans Vaxby

United Methodist Bishop of the Nordic and Baltic Area, 1989-2001. Minister, United Methodist Church, Helsinki, Finland. Bishop of the Nordic and Baltic Area, United Methodist Church, 1989-March 9, 2001.

Swami Anand Veeresh

(1938, New York, New York-Alive). Hindu Swami and Yoga Master. Also known as Veeresh D. Yuson-Sanchez. A follower of Osho. Therapist. Hindu Swami and Yoga Master. Founder, Humaniversity, 1978.

Right Reverend Bishop Stephen Squires Venner

(1944, Cambridgeshire, England-Alive). Anglican Bishop of Dover and Bishop in Canterbury, England, 1999-Current. Ordained Priest, Anglican Church, 1968. Parish Priest in Southwark and Salisbury, England, 26 years. Rural Dean of Weymouth. Canon and Prebendary, Salisbury Cathedral, 1989. Anglican Bishop of Middleton, England, February 2, 1994. Anglican Bishop of Dover and Bishop in Canterbury, 1999-Current. As Bishop of Dover, he is the Diocesan Bishop for Canterbury, exercising that ministry on behalf of the Archbishop.

Most Reverend Archbishop Luigi Ventura

(December 9, 1944, Borgosatollo, Italy-Alive). Archbishop and Apostolic Nuncio to France. Ordained Priest, June 14, 1969. Archbishop in Roman Curia, March 25, 1995. Apostolic Nuncio to Chile, 1999-September, 2001. Apostolic Nuncio to Canada, September, 2001-September 22, 2009. Apostolic Nuncio to France, September 22, 2009-Current.

Venus

A Spiritual Friend and Co-Founder, Buddhahill Satsang Community. Originally known as Rita. Follower of Osho (Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh). Lived in Shree Rajneesh Ashram, Poona, India, 1989. Took Sannyas, April 2, 1989 and received name of Nirav Anandi. Met Swami Prabhupad (Pan), January 19, 1991. Declared her devotion to Prabhupad, 1999. Became known as Thunderbird, then changed name to Venus, May, 2000. Co-Founder (with Pan), Buddhahill Satsang Community, an experimental community in Germany. Prefers to be known as a "simple spiritual friend" to others.

Most Reverend Bishop Andras Veres

(November 30, 1959, Pocspetri, Hungary-Alive). Roman Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of Eger, Hungary. Ordained Priest, August 2, 1986. Secretary, Hungarian Bishops' Conference, June 9, 1998. Auxiliary Bishop of Eger, Hungary, November 5, 2000-Current.

Most Reverend Archbishop Giuseppe Verucchi

(November 22, 1937, Miceno di Pavullo nel Frignano, Italy-Alive). Roman Catholic Archbishop of Ravenna-Cervia, Italy. Ordained Priest, June 29, 1961. Archbishop of Ravenna-Cervia, Italy, March 9, 2000-Current.

General Overseer R. Lamar Vest

(July 24, 1940, Belton, South Carolina-Alive). General Overseer, The Church of God. Began Ministry, Church of God, February 8, 1955. Licensed Preacher, 1956. Ordained Minister, Church of God, 1965. Assistant General Director of Youth and Christian Education, Church of God, 1976-1980, General Director,1980-1984. President, Lee College, 1984-1986. Third Assistant General Overseer, 1986-1988. Second Assistant General Overseer, 1988-1990. General Overseer, 1990-1994, 2000-Current. First General Overseer, 1996-2000.

His Holiness Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami

(October 15, 1942, Berkeley, California-Alive). Hindu Satguru and Swami. Began spiritual studies with the Self Realization Fellowship, 1960. Met Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (Gurudeva) at Mountain Desert Monastery, 1964. Joined the Monastery, June, 1965, taking Sadhaka vows, August, 1965. Manager, Master Course Correspondence Study. Moved to Kauai Aadheenam, February, 1970. Received sannyas diksha, March, 1972. Given name Velanswami. Lived for a time as a complete hermit. Received Acharya Diksha, Saiva Siddhanta Yoga Order, 1988. Named successor to Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, 1995. On retreat, 1997-1999. Initiated as Paramacharya, 1997. Senior Monk, San Marga Iraivan Temple, Kapaa, Hawaii. Satguru, succeeding Gurudeva, October 21, 2001-Current.

His Eminence Ricardo Jamin Cardinal Vidal

(February 6, 1931, Mogpoc, Philippines-Alive). Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archbishop of Cebu, Philippines. Ordained Priest, March 17, 1956. Co-Adjutor Bishop of Malolos, Philippines, September 10, 1971. Metropolitan Archbishop of Lipa, Philippines, August 22, 1972. Co-Adjutor Archbishop of Cebu, Philippines, April 13, 1981. Metropolitan Archbishop of Cebu, August 24, 1982. Elevated to the College of Cardinals, May 25, 1985.

Most Reverend Bishop Allen Henry Vigneron

(October 21, 1948, Mount Clemens, Michigan-Alive). Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland, California, 2003-Current. Ordained Priest, Roman Catholic Church, July 26, 1975. Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit, Michigan, and Titular Bishop of Sault Sainte Marie, June 12, 1996. Co-Adjutor Bishop of Oakland, California, January 10, 2003. Bishop of Oakland, California, October 1, 2003-Current.