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St. Augustine of Canterbury
King Henry VIII, church of England
The Anglican Church was truly founded in 590 AD when Pope Gregory I sent Augustine an abbot of a monastery to England as a missionary in order to bring Christianity to the once 'heathen' country. St. Augustine became the first Archbishop of Canterbury and is known as the founder of Christianity in England. Over a millenia later, when the 16th century Protestant reformers where breaking from the Roman Catholic Church over various theological issues, the Church in England broke ties with Rome as well, but not over theological issues, but more so over political, ie: land, finances, and a nasty divorce which the pope wouldn't sanction. The Seperated newly independent Church became known as "The Church of England" or "The Anglican Church" and owes its independence from Rome to 'King Henry VIII.' However, to simply say that King Henry VIII is the "founder" of Anglicanism is a bit to simple of a statement, because his contribution was simply to make England independent from Rome, he did not found the Church, the Church was already in place
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∙ 15y agothe anglicans started in the early of 1500s
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What language do Anglicans speak?
Anglicans speak English.
What is the meaning of life for Anglicans?
The meaning of life for Anglicans is their beliefs in their religion. BANANAS TOO! The meaning of life for Anglicans is their beliefs in their religion. BANANAS TOO!
How many anglicans are there are there in the world?
There are approximately 6 million Anglicans in the world, according to the yearly Census. There are more Anglicans in Africa than there are in The United States.
Who were the anglicans?
The 'Anglicans' aren't a group of people or followers, they are a Christian Denomination (ex: Catholic, Lutheran).
When was Convocation of Anglicans in North America created?
Convocation of Anglicans in North America was created in 2005.
Do Anglicans have to get baptized?
yes
What is the difference between Anglicans and Lutherans?
Anglicans have the Queen of England as Defender of the Faith. They are also under the authority of the ArchBishop of Cantebury.
What is the difference between Anglicans faith and roman catholic faith?
Anglicans do not follow the Pope, nor do they believe in the Holy Eucharist.
Anglo Catholic how different from Anglican?
Anglo Catholics are Anglicans (or people who come from Anglican traditions). Not all anglicans are Anglo Catholic but all Anglo catholics are (or were) anglicans. Anglicanism includes within it many theologies, both Protestant and Catholic. Anglo Catholics are the anglicans that emphasize and believe in Catholic theology and ceremonies.
What do anglicans and calvinist have in common?
Anglicans are only a minor shift from Catholicism. Calvinism is further removed from Catholicism.AnswerThey are both protestant.
Where did the Anglicans settle in the US?
in the south
What are followers of Anglicanism called?
anglicans
