The church was formally organized by King [[Henry VIII]] of [[England]]. Like Oriental and Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches (and unlike many other Protestant churches), Anglicans maintain authority within the church through [[Apostolic succession]].
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The church was formally organised by King [[Henry VIII]] of [[England]]. Like Oriental and Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches (and unlike many other Protestant churches), Anglicans maintain authority within the church through [[Apostolic succession]].
The British monarch (currently, Queen [[Elizabeth II]]) is technically head of the church.
The British monarch (currently, Queen [[Elizabeth II]]) is technically head of the church.