anglican catholic

noun

Meaning

A member of the Anglican tradition who emphasizes the church's continuity with pre-Reformation Catholic practices, theology, and liturgy.

Examples

Many Anglican Catholic churches maintain a traditional liturgy that is nearly indistinguishable from the Roman rite.
He identifies as an Anglican Catholic, finding a balance between reformed theology and ancient sacramental practice.

Synonyms: Anglo-Catholic, High Church, Tractarian

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anglican catholic

noun

Pronunciation: ˈæŋɡlɪkən ˈkæθlɪk

Definition

A member of the Anglican tradition who emphasizes the church's continuity with pre-Reformation Catholic practices, theology, and liturgy.

Examples

Many Anglican Catholic churches maintain a traditional liturgy that is nearly indistinguishable from the Roman rite.
He identifies as an Anglican Catholic, finding a balance between reformed theology and ancient sacramental practice.

Synonyms of anglican catholic

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