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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. | |||