Is Episcopalian Church the same with Anglican church?

Question

What are the differences & similarities of the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Anglican Churches in terms of Belief And Practices?

Answer 1

The Episcopal Church in the U.S. is governed by the same heirarchy as the Anglican church. It is possible that they could split soon over the issue of homosexuality, though. The Anglican leaders (Archbishop of Canterbury, and various church councils) are unhappy that the U.S. Episcopal church ordained a homosexual bishop. We'll have to wait and see how that situation evolves. Their traditions are generally similar otherwise.

Then Anglican church (previously known as the Church of England) is a protestant church that broke from Roman Catholicism over a period of time when Henry XIII wanted to get a divorce and the Pope would not sanction it. Protestant sentiments were rising in England, and over time Catholicism was outlawed and the Church of England became the state church, instead of Roman Catholicism. Many Anglican churches continue to observe many Catholic practices and rituals, but they are substantially mainline Protestant in their doctrine.

The Greek Orthodox and the Roman Catholic Church split over several issues, but mainly over the pre-eminence of the Bishop of Rome, who is now called the Pope. Both of these churches consider themselves to be the one true apostolic church.

I find inspiration, wisdom, as well as superstition and manmade traditions in all of them, as well as other churches. There are few Christ-centered groups that we cannot learn something of value from.

This is only a very brief overview. Others can provide far more detail.

Answer 2

Yup -- Anglican and Episcopalian are pretty much the same.

Some people believe that the Anglican Church is a Catholic Church -- just not Roman Catholic. They do not recognize the supremacy of the Pope. Orthodox Churches are also similar to the Catholic Church. There are some differences -- but the big one is the nonacceptance of the Pope as their leader.

Both Orthodox and Roman Catholic believe that their church is the true church founded by Jesus. Anglicans know that their church was founded by Henry VIII.

Answer 3

there is the worldwide Anglican Communion, of which the Episcopal Church is a factor. think of persons as a branch of the whole tree. Episcopal is uncomplicated in u . s . and different international places besides. each so often international places have an Anglican Church and an Episcopal Church that are separate branches of an identical undertaking. It gets slightly perplexing. it extremely is style of like being an American besides as a United Stateser. The chief of the Anglican Communion is the Archbishop of Canterbury. The chief of the Episcopal Church in u . s . is the Primate - on the instant Katherine Jefferts-Schiori. The Episcopal Chruch accepts gays. The Anglican Communion is on the instant debating the placement.

Answer 4

Episcopalian church is American, Anglican church is Canadianin origin, but both are offshoots of the Church of England which has the queen at its head, not the pope.Eastern orthodox has their own version of the Pope.

Answer 5

Similarities: They all love Jesus.
All are considered fundamental.
1) Absolute Deity of Christ
2) Virgin Birth of Christ
3) Inerrancy of Scripture
4) Reconciliation-Salvation by the Blood of Jesus Only!
5) The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Differences: In hierarchy, and authority.
RC Church accept The Bible, Holy Tradition, and the Pope
as their authorities.
GO accepts The Bible, Holy Tradition is its authorities.
COE accepts The Bible, and Holy Tradition. The King or Queen
is the Defender of the Faith

I Corinthians 13;8a, Love never fails!!!!!
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Answer 6

my Episcopalian priest calls our religion "Catholic Light". We have 6 commandments and 4 suggestions. also, he lets us out 10 minutes early so we can get to breakfast before the Baptists

Answer 7

RCC is headed by the Pope.
That's the primary difference.

I have a friend who's KINDA-Episcopalian: he has his own religion - a mix of Epi. & RC. He, himself, says he's almost Catholic; he just doesn't believe in the infallibility of the pope (& doesn't realize that many Catholics don't, either).

Answer 8

Episcopalian Church
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Episcopal_Church_in_the_United_States_of_America

Anglican church
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglican_church

No they are two seperate churches. You can do your research on the Wikipedia website.

Answer 9

Pretty much the same.