Examples of Church of England in a Sentence
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In Elizabethan England, some Catholics, many of whom were priests, were put to death as their religion was seen as treasonous to the monarchy, which presided over the protestant Church of England.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
The King, 75, has long shown an interest in interfaith relations and promised to maintain the Protestant faith and Church of England during his coronation ceremony on May 6, 2023.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
The recipients are selected from various Church of England dioceses across the country, plus Anglican and Ecumenical partners across the U.K. Following tradition, beneficiaries received two purses.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
The King, 75, has long shown an interest in interfaith relations and promised to maintain the Protestant faith and Church of England during his coronation ceremony on May 6, 2023.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
The recipients are selected from various Church of England dioceses across the country, plus Anglican and Ecumenical partners across the U.K. Following tradition, beneficiaries received two purses.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1534, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Church of England was
in 1534
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“Church of England.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Church%20of%20England. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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