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[[File:Canterbury Cathedral Choir 1, Kent, UK - Diliff.jpg|thumb|269x269px|Canterbury Cathedral is the symbolic leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion]] | |||
'''Anglicanism''' is a [[Protestantism|Protestant]] [[denomination]] that emerged during the [[English Reformation]] in the 16th century, when the [[Church of England]] broke away from [[Roman Catholicism]] under [[King Henry VIII]]. It maintains a middle path between Roman Catholic and Protestant beliefs, blending elements of both traditions. Anglicanism is characterized by its emphasis on [[Bible|scripture]], [[Tradition in Christianity|tradition]], and reason as sources of authority, and its liturgical worship often follows the [[Book of Common Prayer (disambiguation)|Book of Common Prayer]]. While Anglicanism includes a wide spectrum of theological views, from conservative [[Anglo-Catholicism|Anglo-Catholic]] to [[Evangelical Anglicanism|evangelical]], it is united by a shared history and communion with the [[Archbishop of Canterbury]] as a symbolic leader. | |||
Anglican Churches are distinguished from other Protestants by an [[Episcopal polity|episcopal structure]], meaning they are governed by [[Bishops in Anglicanism|bishops]] in [[apostolic succession]]. This hierarchical framework includes [[deacons]], priests, and bishops, with bishops serving as spiritual overseers and leaders within their dioceses. | |||
The [[Anglican Communion]] is a union of worldwide Anglican churches. | |||
Latest revision as of 22:35, 23 November 2024
Anglicanism is a Protestant denomination that emerged during the English Reformation in the 16th century, when the Church of England broke away from Roman Catholicism under King Henry VIII. It maintains a middle path between Roman Catholic and Protestant beliefs, blending elements of both traditions. Anglicanism is characterized by its emphasis on scripture, tradition, and reason as sources of authority, and its liturgical worship often follows the Book of Common Prayer. While Anglicanism includes a wide spectrum of theological views, from conservative Anglo-Catholic to evangelical, it is united by a shared history and communion with the Archbishop of Canterbury as a symbolic leader.
Anglican Churches are distinguished from other Protestants by an episcopal structure, meaning they are governed by bishops in apostolic succession. This hierarchical framework includes deacons, priests, and bishops, with bishops serving as spiritual overseers and leaders within their dioceses.
The Anglican Communion is a union of worldwide Anglican churches.
