Anglican
Church of England
Anglican refers to the Church of England and the churches worldwide that share its traditions and governance—the Anglican Communion.
As a noun, an Anglican is a member of such a church.
Anglican theology occupies a middle ground between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism, retaining bishops and liturgical worship while rejecting papal authority.
She was raised Anglican but converted to Catholicism.
Anglican official worship text
- EucharistSacramental bread and wine
- lectionaryScheduled scripture for services
- collectBring items together
- litanyProlonged repetitive account
Head of English church
- dioceseBishop's territorial jurisdiction
- parishLocal church community
- bishopDiocesan clergy head
- archbishopSenior prelate over province
vicar · rector · curate · deacon · canon · dean · archdeacon · primate
- Thirty-Nine ArticlesAnglican doctrinal foundation
- Act of SupremacyLaw establishing royal church control
- Oxford MovementAnglican return to Catholic roots
- King James Bible1611 English scriptural translation
Ceremonial religious attire
- chasubleLiturgical overgarment for clergy
- stoleTook without permission
- surpliceWhite ecclesiastical overgarment
- cassockFull-length clerical garment
alb · chancel · nave · altar · incense · chalice · paten · cope
U.S. Anglican denomination
- Global SouthEconomically disadvantaged nations collectively
- Anglo-CatholicAnglican emphasizing Catholic tradition
Admitting women to priesthood
- inclusivityPractice of welcoming all
- progressiveFavoring reform and innovation
- ecumenismMovement toward religious unity
- realignmentAdjusting relative positions
Book of Common Prayer
Anglican official worship text
- EucharistSacramental bread and wine
- lectionaryScheduled scripture for services
- collectBring items together
litany · canticle · Magnificat · antiphon · Holy Communion
Archbishop of Canterbury
Head of English church
archbishop · vicar · rector · curate · deacon · canon · dean · archdeacon · primate · suffragan
Henry VIII
- Thirty-Nine ArticlesAnglican doctrinal foundation
- Act of SupremacyLaw establishing royal church control
- Oxford MovementAnglican return to Catholic roots
vestments
Ceremonial religious attire
- chasubleLiturgical overgarment for clergy
- stoleTook without permission
- surpliceWhite ecclesiastical overgarment
cassock · alb · chancel · nave · altar · incense · chalice · paten · cope · mitre
Episcopal
U.S. Anglican denomination
- Global SouthEconomically disadvantaged nations collectively
- Anglo-CatholicAnglican emphasizing Catholic tradition
ordination of women
Admitting women to priesthood
- inclusivityPractice of welcoming all
- progressiveFavoring reform and innovation
- ecumenismMovement toward religious unity
- Christian GroupsBaptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian
- ChristiansCatholics, Catholic, Protestants, Protestant, Baptist
- ChristianityJesus, Bible, Christ, God, Jesus Christ
- FaithsChristians, Catholics, Buddhists, Hindus, Jews
- religionChristianity, Islam, beliefs, Judaism, Hinduism
- religionsChristianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism
AnglicanRoman Catholic
Christian denomination led from Vatican
Catholic · papist · Counter-Reformation · Eastern Orthodox · Greek Orthodox
AnglicanPentecostal
Tongues-speaking Christian denomination
Quaker · Baptist · Puritan · Methodist · Presbyterian
AnglicanIndependent
Formally unaligned designation
Baptist · nondenominational · non-hierarchical · Quaker · papal
- Anglican ChurchEnglish-origin Christian communion