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Anglo-Catholicism

Anglo-Catholicism

9.9
A movement in the Church of England that has many Catholic beliefs and ceremonies
  • noun
  • /ˈæŋɡloʊˌkæθəˈkɪlɪzəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : anglo-catolicismo
  • The Oxford Movement played a key role in the revival of Anglo-Catholicism during the 19th century.

Examples

  • Many parishes embracing Anglo-Catholicism incorporate incense and elaborate vestments into their services.

  • As a follower of Anglo-Catholicism, he appreciated the Church's traditional rituals and symbolism.

  • The church embraces Anglo-Catholicism as part of its heritage.

  • Many members of the congregation identify with Anglo-Catholicism.

  • As a follower of Anglo-Catholicism, he appreciated the Church's traditional rituals and historical continuity.

  • Many parishes embracing Anglo-Catholicism incorporate incense and elaborate vestments into their worship services.

  • The Oxford Movement significantly contributed to the revival and spread of Anglo-Catholicism in the 19th century.

Synonyms

High Anglicanism
vsAnglo-Catholicism
  • UK
9.5

A Church of England tradition that keeps Catholic-style rituals and special religious ceremonies

stresses a movement aiming for continuity with Catholic doctrine and liturgy
High Church
vsAnglo-Catholicism
8.9

A group in the Anglican Church that uses formal, Catholic-style services and rituals

focuses on being a movement that preserves Catholic doctrine and liturgy

How Catholic

Anglo-Catholicism
  • Specialized
9.9
Anglo-Catholic
  • Specialized
9.1

Surface Forms

Anglo-Catholicism singular
Anglo-Catholicisms plural

Morphology

Anglo-Catholicism = Anglo-Catholic (transparent) = Anglo + Catholic + ism

Formed from 'Anglo-Catholic' + '-ism'; the structure and meaning ('a movement or doctrine') are directly predictable from its parts.

Etymology

Anglo-Catholicism comes from Anglo- meaning 'English' and Catholicism meaning the 'Catholic' faith or 'universal' church. So, Anglo-Catholicism refers to a tradition in the Church of England that keeps Catholic beliefs, ceremonies, and style of worship.