Anglikaanikirkkoon

Anglikaanikirkkoon refers to the Anglican Communion, a global communion of churches tracing their lineage to the Church of England. The Anglican Communion is the third-largest Christian communion in the world, after the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is a fellowship of independent national and regional churches, each of which is autonomous but united in its common heritage, structures, and worship. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the symbolic head of the Anglican Communion, but holds no direct authority over the individual member churches.

Theological beliefs within the Anglican Communion are broad, often described as a "middle way" between Catholicism and Protestantism. Anglicans generally accept the Bible as the ultimate source of faith, and adhere to the Nicene and Apostles' Creeds. They recognize the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion as central to Christian life. Liturgical worship, often following the Book of Common Prayer or its modern equivalents, is a characteristic feature. The structure of Anglican churches typically includes bishops, priests, and deacons.

The Anglican Communion originated with the English Reformation in the 16th century, when the Church of England separated from the authority of the Pope. Over centuries, through missionary work and colonial expansion, Anglican churches were established across the globe. Today, the Communion encompasses over 165 countries and has millions of members. Its member churches engage in ecumenical dialogue with other Christian traditions and participate in various social justice and charitable initiatives.