Anglican Church

Definition

The Anglican Church or Church of England is a Western Christian tradition that evolved out of the practices, liturgy and identity of the Church of England following the English Reformation.

Related terms

English Reformation: A series of events in 16th-century England by which the Church of England broke away from Rome's authority and Pope's rule.

Episcopal Polity: A hierarchical form where bishops have authority over individual congregations. It’s used within Anglicanism.

King Henry VIII: The King of England from 1509 until his death in 1547 who is known for his role in the separation of the Church of England from Rome.