Church of England
The Church of England (C of E) is the established Christian church in England. It traces its history to the Christian church recorded as existing in the Roman province of Britain by the 3rd century and to the 6th-century Gregorian mission to Kent led by Augustine of Canterbury. Its adherents are called ''Anglicans''.The English church renounced papal authority in 1534 when Henry VIII failed to secure a papal annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. The English Reformation accelerated under Edward VI's regents, before a brief restoration of papal authority under Queen Mary I and King Philip. The Act of Supremacy 1558 renewed the breach, and the Elizabethan Settlement charted a course enabling the English church to describe itself as both Reformed and Catholic. In the earlier phase of the English Reformation there were both radical Roman Catholic martyrs and radical Protestant martyrs. The later phases saw the Penal Laws punish Roman Catholics and nonconforming Protestants. In the 17th century, the Puritan and Presbyterian factions continued to challenge the leadership of the church, which under the Stuarts veered towards a more Catholic interpretation of the Elizabethan Settlement, especially under Archbishop Laud and the rise of the concept of Anglicanism as a ''via media'' between Roman Catholicism and radical Protestantism. After the victory of the Parliamentarians, the ''Book of Common Prayer'' was abolished and the Presbyterian and Independent factions dominated. The episcopacy was abolished in 1646 but the Restoration restored the Church of England, episcopacy and the ''Book of Common Prayer''. Papal recognition of George III in 1766 led to greater religious tolerance.
Since the English Reformation, the Church of England has used the English language in the liturgy. As a broad church, the Church of England contains several doctrinal strands. The main traditions are known as Anglo-Catholicism, high churchmanship, central churchmanship and low churchmanship, the latter producing a growing evangelical wing. Tensions between theological conservatives and liberals find expression in debates over the ordination of women and homosexuality. The British monarch (currently Charles III) is the supreme governor and the Archbishop of Canterbury (currently Justin Welby) is the most senior cleric. The governing structure of the church is based on dioceses, each presided over by a bishop. Within each diocese are local parishes. The General Synod of the Church of England is the legislative body for the church and comprises bishops, other clergy and laity. Its measures must be approved by the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Provided by Wikipedia
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1by Clergymen of the Church of England.Location: PAHRC Library, Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center (PAHRC)
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2Answer of the Archbishops of England to the Apostolic letter of Pope Leo XIII on English ordinationsLocation: PAHRC Library, Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center (PAHRC)
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3Answer of the Archbishops of England to the Apostolic letter of Pope Leo XIII on English ordinationsLocation: PAHRC Library, Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center (PAHRC)
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8Created 1914“...Church of England...”
Location: St. Catherine University Libraries, St. Catherine University
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9Created 1721“...Church of England...”
Location: Benedictine University Library, Benedictine University
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10by Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715“...Church of England...”
Created 1700
Location: Raynor Memorial Libraries, Marquette University
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11by Grey, Richard, 1694-1771“...Church of England...”
Created 1743
Location: University Libraries of CUA, Catholic University of America
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12Created 1761“...Church of England...”
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14Created 1971“...Church of England. Doctrine Commission...”
Location: University Libraries of CUA, Catholic University of America
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15Created 1932“...Catholic Literature Association (Church of England)...”
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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16Created 1955“...Church of England. Hospital Chaplain's Fellowship...”
Location: University Libraries of CUA, Catholic University of America
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17by Fawkes, Alfred, 1849?-“...Church of England. Archbishops' Committee on Church and State...”
Created 1918
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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18Created 1972“...Church of England. Advisory Council for the Church's Ministry...”
Location: University Libraries of CUA, Catholic University of America
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19Created 1713“...Church of England. Province of Canterbury. Convocation. Lower House...”
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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20by McCulloch, Joseph“...St. Mary-le-Bow (Church : London, England)...”
Created 1964
Location: Marian Library, University of Dayton
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21Created 1844“...Church of England. Diocese of Chichester. Archdeacon (1840-1850 : Manning)...”
Location: Paul Bechtold Library, Catholic Theological Union
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22Created 1966“...Church of England. Province of Canterbury. Archbishop (1961- 1974 : Ramsey)...”
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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23Created 1966“...Church of England. Province of Canterbury. Archbishop (1961- 1974 : Ramsey)...”
Location: Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame
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