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Anglo-Catholics

Official diocesan definition

Anglicans who identify with Catholic teaching and liturgical practice and hold a high view of the authority of clergy and tradition. Anglo-Catholics are sometimes called “high church” because of their emphasis on the divine nature of the Church as the mystical body of Christ.

Also called

Anglo-Catholic

Source

Definitions are based on the Church Terminology glossary of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto. Last verified 2026-08-05.

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