The Church of England
Wanted a divorce from Catherine
Fell in love with Anne Boleyn
Took the position of Supreme Head of the
Church of England
Anglicanism in the UK
State religion of the UK is Christianity
The monarch is the head of Church of
England
Church of England today
Structure
Starts off with the local parish church
Runs: Priest
Deanery (many parishes)
Runs: Dean
Archdeaconry (many deaneries)
Runs: Archdeacon
Diocese (many archdeaconries)
Runs: Bishop
Province (many dioceses)
Runs: Archbishop
Primacy The Church of England
Run: Archbishop of Cantebury
Church of England Today
Facts
The General Synod is the national assembly of
the Church of England
26 Bishops in the House of Lords
Commonly used book is the ,,Book of
Common Prayer" (first volume in 1549)
The Church of England allows for the
ordination of gay priests as long as they are
celibate.