Church Of England (Noun)
Meaning
The national church of England (and all other churches in other countries that share its beliefs); has its see in Canterbury and the sovereign as its temporal head.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Church of England ordains women to the priesthood, allowing them to become full-time clergy members with similar responsibilities as men.
- He was confirmed in the Church of England at age 12, marking an important milestone in his spiritual life.
- The historic building served as the oldest operating branch of the Church of England in the New World at the time.
- The monarch of the United Kingdom serves as the head of the Church of England, albeit in a largely symbolic capacity.
- Many schools and charitable organizations in the area receive support from local congregations affiliated with the Church of England.