Anglican Communion

British  

noun

1. a group of Christian Churches including the Church of England, the Church of Ireland, the Episcopal Church in Scotland, the Church in Wales, and the Episcopal Church in the US, all of which are in full communion with each other

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Anglican Communion Cultural  

1. The group of Christian church es historically based in the Church of England. Anglicans combine Catholic and Protestant elements in their teaching, worship, and government. They have bishops, for example, but do not accept the authority of the pope.

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Nearly all of the churches of the Anglican Communion are in countries that once were possessions of Britain, including the United States, where the Anglican Communion is represented by the Protestant Episcopal Church. Anglicans use the Book of Common Prayer (see also Book of Common Prayer) in worship.

Example Sentences

While they were clear that they were not breaking away from the Anglican Communion, they rejected the idea that "Anglican identity is determined necessarily through recognition by the Archbishop of Canterbury".

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He said setting up the alternative church was an "action born out of hurt, vulnerability, and a crisis of faith in his future in the Anglican Communion".

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Historically, candidates already hold senior leadership positions in ministry in the Church or elsewhere in the Anglican Communion.

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Members will include representatives from around the global Anglican Communion, the General Synod, as well as at least one bishop.

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It is my duty to honour my constitutional and church responsibilities, so exact timings will be decided once a review of necessary obligations has been completed, including those in England and in the Anglican Communion.

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