Anglican communion
Anglican Communion
The Angiclan Communion (/æŋˈɡlɪkən kəˈmjuːnjən/) is a worldwide association of Anglican churches and dioceses that are in full communion with the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Etymology
The term "Anglican Communion" is derived from the Latin anglicanus, meaning "of England", and communio, meaning "communion" or "fellowship".
History
The Anglican Communion was established in the 16th century during the English Reformation, when the Church of England broke away from the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church.
Structure
The Anglican Communion is organized into a series of provinces, each headed by a primate, who is usually an Archbishop. The provinces are further divided into dioceses, each led by a Bishop. The Archbishop of Canterbury is considered the spiritual head of the Anglican Communion.
Beliefs and Practices
The Anglican Communion embraces a wide range of beliefs and practices, but all member churches uphold the Book of Common Prayer as the standard for worship and the Thirty-Nine Articles as a summary of Anglican doctrine.
Related Terms
- Anglicanism
- Episcopal Church
- Church of England
- Archbishop of Canterbury
- Book of Common Prayer
- Thirty-Nine Articles
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