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How does Anglicanism express belief in the Trinity?
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Anglicanism
The stately Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, England. The cathedral is the seat of the archbishop of Canterbury, the mother church of the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican Communion, and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Anglicanism expresses its belief in the Trinityâthe doctrine of the unity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as three persons in one Godheadâprimarily through its adherence to historic Christian creeds and liturgical practice.123
Key ways this belief is expressed include:
- The Nicene Creed: Anglicanism accepts the Nicene Creed as an essential statement of faith. This creed explicitly articulates the Trinitarian understanding of God, affirming the Son as consubstantial with the Father and the Holy Spirit as one who is adored and glorified alongside them.4356
- The Apostlesâ Creed: Alongside the Nicene Creed, Anglicans hold the Apostlesâ Creed as a foundational expression of belief.43
- Theological Teaching: The Anglican Communion and the Church of England explicitly teach a Trinitarian understanding of God, affirming Jesus as the coequal and coeternal Son of God who came for the salvation of humankind.23
- Liturgical Life: Trinitarian belief is woven into the worship life of the church, which is centered on the Book of Common Prayer and the celebration of the Eucharist.23