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The qualities of the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams?
Archbishop Rowan Williams is widely recognised as being one of the leading theologians in the Anglican Communion. He books on spirituality and prayer are also well read, both by Anglicans and other Christians. His homilies (sermons) are regarded as being both understandable and spiritual. One of his main roles is to maintain the unity of the Anglican Communion; this has been his most difficult task, but he has succeeded thus far. Based on these statements, one would venture to say that Rowan Williams possesses the qualities of intelligence, prayerfulness, good teaching and conciliatory practice.
Does the episcopal religion follow the pope?
No, the US Episcopalian Church is part of the 'Anglican Communion', and the head of that is the Archbishop of Canterbury (UK), currently Rowan Williams. However, Archbishops of Canterbury, although leader of the Anglicans, have not been held in the same quasi-holy regard as the Pope is to Catholics (no concept of 'infallibility' among Anglicans as there is with Catholics). Rowan Williams has a tough job, and I doubt whether anyone else could do it much better, because Anglicans worldwide are a very diverse lot, ranging from 'High Church' traditionalists (tend towards Catholics), literalist evangelicals, and liberals who regard much of the Bible as allegorical (some of these would be almost regarded as atheists by some of the evangelical literalists). There have been lots of very public arguments about gays, ordination of women, etc., and despite Rowan Williams's best efforts, there may be a schism before long. (BTW, I'm an atheist, so just look on as an amused outsider to arguments within various religions.)
Who were all the Archbishops of Canterbury?
There have been 104 Archbishops starting in 597 AD with Augustine. The current one is Rowan Williams. The link will provide you with a list of all 104 - that's too many to type in.
Why is Canterbury important to Christianity?
Canterbury is important to Christianity because it is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, who is the leader of the Church of England and the symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Canterbury Cathedral, located in Canterbury, England, is also one of the oldest and most significant Christian structures in the country, attracting pilgrims and visitors from around the world. Additionally, Canterbury has historical significance as the site of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, a former Archbishop of Canterbury who was assassinated in the cathedral in 1170.
What happened to the gifts from the wise men?
A: If the wise men brought gifts of gold, frankinsense and myrrh, Joseph and Mary would have been rich beyond their wildest dreams. They would have been able to support themselves and Jesus in comfort for the several years they must have spent in Egypt before beginning the return journey to Bethlehem. On the other hand, perhaps there were no gifts. Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the world's Anglicans, has described the story of the three wise men as nothing but a "legend" and says there is little evidence that they existed.
Why is Canterbury so important to Christians?
Roman Catholic AnswerCanterbury was the primatial city: the mother and head of the Church in England and Wales from 597 until the death of Cardinal Pole, the last archbishop, in 1558. It's archbishop was Primate of All England, with the right of consecrating all his suffragans, perpetual legatus natus of the Holy See, and the first peer of the realm. Of the 68 archbishops that served Canterbury, seventeen are venerated as saints. The see remained in abeyance till it was put an end to by the establishment of a new hierarchy with its head at Westminster in 1850. from A Catholic Dictionary, edited by Donald Attwater, Second edition, revised 1957Anglican AnswerIn addition to the above, one of the more revered saints to have been an Archbishop of Canterbury was Thomas Beckett who was martyred on the altar steps of one of the chapels in the great cathedral, on the orders of the king. Canterbury became a shrine to this saint and the cathedral is still visited by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and tourists each year. In addition, the pastoral head of the Anglican Church worldwide known as the 'first among equals' is always the Archbishop of Canterbury. Currently the Archbishop is the Rt Rev Dr Rowan Williams, who made history by meeting with His Holiness the Pope during his state visit to the UK in 2010, where they prayed together at the shrine of St Edward the Confessor in Westminster Abbey. This was a moving occasion for both British Anglicans and British Roman Catholics, as two major leaders of the Christian Church felt close enough in Christian love to worship together in this way.
Why is it wrong to call the Queen the Head of the Church of England?
Because she is not the head of the Church of England. The head of the Church of England is Jesus Christ. The monarch is and always has been entitled the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, which is very different as it implies someone who governs under the power of another person (much like a Colonial Governor governs a British colony under the power of the monarch). That other person, of course, is Jesus Christ. If she had been entitled the Head, then this would mean that she was in the same position as Roman Catholics regard the pope - as head of the church. Thisis not the case. The spiritual leader is the Archbishop of Canterbury (currently the Right Revd Rowan Williams), and his deputy is the Archbishop of York (currently the Right Revd John Sentamu).
The conjunction of which planets formed the star of Bethlehem?
It has been suggested that there was a conjunction of planets in 3 BCE. However, this could not have been the star of which Matthew wrote in his Gospel. Matthew wrote of a star in the east during the reign of Herod, who died in 4 BCE.The author of the the Gospel According to St Luke knew nothing of the story of the wise men visiting Jesus, but had poor shepherds visit him instead. Dr Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the world's Anglicans, has described the story of the three wise men as nothing but a "legend" and says there is little evidence that they existed. If we accept that there were no wise men, then there need not have been a star of Bethlehem.
What does the pope and an archbishop have in common?
The Pope is the archbishop of the Diocese of Rome.
What happened in 1170?
In 1170, Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II. Becket had been in conflict with the king over the rights and privileges of the Church, leading to his assassination. This event had significant political and religious repercussions in medieval England.
Who was Thomas à Becket?
Thomas à Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury in the 12th century. He clashed with King Henry II over the rights and privileges of the church, leading to his murder by supporters of the king in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. Becket was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.
How long has Archbishop John Sentamu been the Archbishop of York?
Sine 10 May 2005.
