Bishops, dioceses and cathedrals: the changing territorial organisation of the Church of England |
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| Authors: | Anthony John Christopher |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Geosciences, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, University Way, Summerstrand South Campus, Port Elizabeth, 6031, South Africa |
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| Abstract: | The pattern of Church of England dioceses has evolved over a period of 1,400 years. It reflects the practical response of
the Church to the changing political and demographic patterns of the country. No ideal size and form of diocese was ever devised
and few systematic attempts were made to achieve a degree of equity between them. The constitutional link between state and
church has inhibited change for the last 80 years, although society has changed significantly. Nevertheless, rapid constitutional
reforms, especially in the House of Lords, may be reflected in ecclesiastical reorganisation of the dioceses.
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| Keywords: | England Church of England Dioceses Bishops Constitution Nation |
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