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What is the significance of the Holy See throne in the hierarchy of the Catholic Church?
The Holy See throne holds great significance in the hierarchy of the Catholic Church as it represents the highest authority and leadership within the Church. It is the seat of the Pope, who is considered the spiritual leader and head of the Church. The Holy See's decisions and teachings hold immense influence over the beliefs and practices of Catholics worldwide.
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Was Elizabeth I a Protestant or Catholic?
Catholic AnswerElizabeth was brought up outside the Catholic Church in Henry VIII's newly formed Anglican Church. She was a strong supporter of the Anglican Church as the Catholic Church never recognized her mother as a wife of Henry and so she, Elizabeth, as illegitimate, could not legally sit on the throne of England.
What is ironic about Henry's abandonment of the Roman Catholic Church?
Henry broke with the Catholic Church because the pope would not grant him a divorce or annulment of his marriage. His wife, Catherine of Aragon, had not produced a male heir to the throne. He then broke from the Catholic Church and made himself the leader of the Church of England and then he granted himself a divorce and married another - Anne Boleyn. In the end, she also did not give him a male heir to the throne. He then had her executed and married a succession of 4 other wives. None produced a male heir. He ended up dying with no male to take the throne after all the problems he created by his break with the Catholic Church
What are some rituals in a Catholic Cathedral Church?
The only thing different about a Catholic Cathedral is that it contains the Bishop's cathedra (his throne), other than that, everything else that happens in a Cathedral is exactly the same thing that happens in any Catholic Church.
Who did the gunpowder plotters want on the throne?
they wanted a Catholic monarch on the throne they wanted a Catholic monarch on the throne
Does Prince Harry have to marry someone catholic?
The British Royal Family is Church of England, with Queen Elizabeth II being the "Supreme Governor of the Church of England". Catholics, or anyone who marries a Catholic, cannot be in line for succession to the throne. Prince Harry most definitely does not have to marry a Catholic.
How did king Edward's reign weaken the Roman Catholic church?
It's just Catholic, not Roman Catholic. Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the official Catholic Church. . If you are referring to Edward VI of England, Henry VIII's son, he was the first English monarch to take the throne, who had been raised as a protestant. As he was only nine when he took the throne, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Cranmer, forced through a new protestantizing of the English Church. Under Henry VIII's reign, he had removed the Church from the Pope, but it had remained with Catholic ceremony and belief. Under Edward VI all of that was removed and it became a recognizable protestant religion.
Can the next in line to the throne marry a Catholic?
No catholic queen can sit on the royal throne, the king will have to vacate the throne. We saw King Edward do it after he married Mrs Simpson.
Which Catholic Church has special privileges?
Roman Catholic AnswerMany Catholic Churches have special privileges: a major Basilica has an altar exclusively for the Pope's use, and by others only he can give permission to. Most have a papal throne. There are minor Basilicas throughout the world, the clergy who serve in them enjoy a title of honor that gives them certain ceremonial rites. Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica, the church at my monastery is designated a minor Basilica. Cathedrals are the official church of a Bishop, containing his throne. They are the mother church for the diocese, the date of their consecration is a feast for that diocese.There are also many indulgences that can only be obtained by visiting a certain Church.
The word cathedral comes from a greek word what does that word mean?
The word "cathedral" comes from a Latin word cathedrawhich means "chair or throne". The cathedral is the building which houses the chair or throne on which a bishop or other prelate in the Roman Catholic church presides. In Catholic teaching, a papal statement which is made "ex cathedra" or from the throne is considered infallible, according to the Council of Trent.
What religion was Elizabeth?
Since the Reformation every monarch is required to be Church of England, so Elizabeth was Church of England. Remember she made sure her Catholic sister Mary wouldn't gain the throne.
What did Henry VIII think was wrong with the Catholic Church?
Henry VIII thought that it was wrong of the Church to not allow him to divorce Catherine of Aragon. Forever, he wanted a son to take heir to the throne. But all Catherine had given him was a daughter.
Describe the steps by which England became a protestant country?
During the time King Henry VIII was trying to get rid of his wife, Catherine of Aragon, the Protestant Reformation was going on. Unable to obtain an annulment from the Pope, establishing Protestantism as the primary religion of England, and putting himself as the head of the church, worked to Henry's advantage. When his son, Edward, took the throne, Catholic holy icons, fancy dress and celebration of the saints were banned. When his sister, Mary came to the throne, however, Catholicism was restored, and Mary proceeded to deal harshly with the Protestants. When her sister, Elizabeth I ascended the throne, Protestantism was brought back, firmly establishing it, rather than Catholicism, as the religion of Britain.
