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The principal book of worship in Anglican churches is the [[Book of Common Prayer]].  Most churches in England still follow the liturgy set down in it, despite moves to modernize the language - all of which were rejected by the Bishops.  

The principal book of worship in Anglican churches is the [[Book of Common Prayer]].  Most churches in England still follow the liturgy set down in it, despite moves to modernize the language - all of which were rejected by the Bishops.  

The Church of England is referred to as the "established church" of England. At the time of the [[American Revolution]], it was a legal requirement in England that all public officials, including university professors, take an oath to uphold the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of England.  There were no such requirements in the colonies, but the Church of England was established and tax supported in some southern colonies.  It was disestablished during the American Revolution. The Church was in disarray during the Revolution, as many leaders returned to England. After the war it slowly rebuilt as the [[Episcopal Church in the United States of America]].

The Church of England is referred to as the "established church" of England. At the time of the [[American Revolution]], it was a legal requirement in England that all public officials, including university professors, take an oath to uphold the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of England.  There were no such requirements in the colonies, but the Church of England was established and tax supported in some southern colonies.  It was disestablished during the American Revolution. The Church was in disarray during the Revolution, as many leaders returned to England. After the war it slowly rebuilt as the [[Episcopal Church in the United States of America]]. However in 2010 the Church of England made a surprising move and banned the American Episcopal Church from the Anglican Communion for the Episcopals rampant liberalism.

Clergy form a three-level hierarchy, with Priest as the lowest level, Bishop and then Archbishop. Each level is able to ordain those below it, and also has special powers. For example only a Bishop is permitted to conduct an exorcism, or marry a Priest.

Clergy form a three-level hierarchy, with Priest as the lowest level, Bishop and then Archbishop. Each level is able to ordain those below it, and also has special powers. For example only a Bishop is permitted to conduct an exorcism, or marry a Priest.