Meaning Of The Word High Church

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High Church in American English
a conservative party of the Anglican Church that retains various practices and much of the liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church
adjective: emphasizing the Catholic tradition, esp. in adherence to sacraments, rituals, and obedience to church authority

High Church in British English
noun: the party or movement within the Church of England stressing continuity with Catholic Christendom, the authority of bishops, and the importance of sacraments, rituals, and ceremonies

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