The Anglican Communion
This is the grouping of national or regional Churches, also called "Provinces", focussed on the Archdiocese of Canterbury in full communion with one another and among whom the Archbishop of Canterbury functions as President.
Separated from Rome during the 16th century in England, mainly for political reasons, the Church became influenced by Protestantism and became the "middle way", a Church both Catholic and Reformed.
The "Lambeth Quadrilateral"
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The truth will set you free (JOHN 8:32)
- The Bible contains everything necessary for salvation.
- The Apostle's Creed and the Nicene Creed set out the true essentials of faith.
- There are two Sacraments whose institution are attested by the Gospels: Baptism and Holy Communion, though the sacramental character of other ceremonies which have been traditionally called sacraments is not denied.
- The historic order of Bishops in the Apostolic Succession is essential for any proposed union with other churches.
About 70 million members. 35 member-Churches in more than 160 countries around the world
Ecumenical Role:
In all the countries where it is present, the Anglican Communion works along with the other Christian Churches, both locally and nationally. In France, we are in official dialogue with the Lutheran and Reformed churches and with the Roman Catholic church.
The Lyon Anglican Church
Present for more than 150 years, the Anglican congregation in Lyon is a part of the Church of England (Diocese in Europe), which also serves the whole English-speaking community whatever their Christian tradition or nationality.