What is an Anglican?

[@joheming801]

THANK YOU!! This is a great explanation. As a Christian of 50+ years, in Baptist, Charismatic, Vineyard and non-denominational churches, I have happily settled in the local Anglican church. I love the connection with the church historic, learning about the early saints, singing hymns as well as simpler worship songs, joining together in saying the creeds, emphasis on Christ in the Eucharist, and the rich readings from the Word each week, as well as in Morning Prayer. What a wonderful place to be!

[@tigersaremytotem3537]

My favorite part of being Anglican is...i get to think, reason and agree or disagree without judgements or censure

[@saulrobertson3789]

I was just baptised Anglican two weeks ago on Trinity Sunday. Christ is Lord!! ✝️✝️✝️

[@peterxuereb9884]

You have been cheated from the truth.

[@AlvinLovesAnime]

God bless you!

[@peterxuereb9884]

@AlvinLovesAnime Alvin, I have a few question: Does God bless error??? Does God leave error to continue in error??? Does God promote and support error???

[@AdventistHomemaker]

Become a SDA! We are the true church.youve been misled! Repent!

[@peterxuereb9884]

@TheGlutenFreeSDAMom Prove it, show us the scriptural text that substantiate your claim.

[@jonathanlim7091]

Im from a non-denominational charismatic background and started attending an Anglican church for the past 3 to 4 mths. Reckon that there is no turning back now. The organized liturgy and traditional worship makes my spirit calm.

[@K_A86]

Me too!

[@rizzogizzo6000]

I love this guy!!! He is genuine, loving, and cares for the sheep, even the ones not of his own Church. I’m a witness to his kindness and patience. Very thankful for his ministry and friendship. - Mario S.

[@FatherChrisKlukas]

Thank you Mario. God bless you!

[@jeremiahong248]

@@FatherChrisKlukas KZbin has just recommended his video to me. I find you a genuine and earnest person. Parson me for asking a blunt question - how can a person remain Anglican if he or she is aware that the Anglican tradition is born out of political expeditency and the creation of a separate church that serves politics rather than God ? It is common knowledge why King Henry VIII broke away from Rome. So any resulting theology must be different from Rome to justify its existences. And in the process, killing of "unfaithful" subjects and clergy occurred with confiscation of church assets. Thus any dissenting beliefs are artificially created and accepted to justify its separate existence. How does it expect anyone who knows history to accept an artificial religion with its artificial theology ? I do apologise if I offend you. I just cannot help wonder how an Anglican in his or her good conscious accept an artificial belief ? (Remember King Henry VIII was awarded the tittle "the defender of the faith " when he was staunchly going after the Protestants. And he hated Martin Luther. For King Henry to embrace Protestantism "overnight" is quite unimaginable unless its for politics which in fact, it actually was. Thank you Fr for clarifying my doubts.

[@mrlaw711]

I agree with you.

[@howiemicks5603]

I joined the Anglican Church in Canada in 2003 and loved it. Then they went against the Bible in 2010 with gay marriage and I left. I am a Bible believer and seek GOD and follow the Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ my Lord and Saviour. I surrender to the Creator not the creation. One Truth One GOD One Saviour One Holy Spirit One Holy Bible One Way One Real Church Love and Respect my brothers in Christ Jesus ❤️✊🙏☮️✝️

[@oyib1]

I joined with Anglican church in 2007 and I am now seeking how to give more contribution according to my skill to the church and draw more people to come. I am praying for that. Do you have any advice, Father?

[@anandadaquino3604]

As a Catholic, I see the Anglicans as my young brothers and sisters in Christ!

[@IAMNationX]

so patronising

[@j897xce]

​@@IAMNationXright! It's like "As an Anglican, I see Catholics as my confused brothers and sisters"

[@Russ1875]

Anglican “priests” are just schismatic laypeople playing dress up.

[@ENGLISHMURPHY]

I'm an Anglican lodger in a Catholics house 😅

[@justindoss98]

This video was so helpful!! Ive been looking at going to this episocpal church 30 minutes away from where I live. My partner and i were going one day a few months ago, and when we was walking in i looked over to my right and saw this open book lying on a ledge. I grabbed it to see what the title was and it was an alcoholics anonymous book. That really touched my heart and i got upset and didnt want to go in crying so we turned sround and left... This past sunday i had my partner take me back to the church because i needed prayer. I walked in and met the priestess and she gladly prayed for me. I didnt stay for service because again i was a crying mess.. im going to try again this coming sunday but goig to stay for service. God really finds a way to work on you in different/mysterious ways. God bless 🙏❤

[@ellen823ful]

Just go! Tears and all ! I’ll bring you some tissues! Then relax.

[@Chewer-24]

as someone who has never been to church im leaning into anglicanism as i find catholic a bit much for me but im open to ideas, im looking for opinions on what people think works the best

[@J.R2023]

Catholic

[@louis5365]

As an Englishman, I've only ever really known CoE. When someone asks me if I'm Catholic or Protestant, I never really know how to answer. I just say I'm Anglican and explain that it's kind of in between the two.

[@FatherChrisKlukas]

Good answer!

[@ottovonbismarck9501]

Same, I mean I don’t exactly go anymore but when I used to attend, It was to a CofE church, thought I stopped after primary school

[@personifiedape5347]

As I was born in Scotland and baptised in an Episcopal church but I went to CoE (Church of England) school. I am however an Anglican. Haha. That’s how you confuse people who don’t know about the wider Anglican community.

[@sebastienkurowsky6577]

tell they you are a beyblader

[@thepilgrimstar7988]

I’m English and CofE Anglican - usually say to people I’m Anglo-Catholic as my church is closest to Catholicism

[@phaze88]

Love it. Was baptized catholic but I really love the spirit lead approach in Anglican churches

[@dan_m7774]

The spirit of adultery as it's foundation?

[@irasane1597]

Good job, Fr. Klukas!. A very succinct and useful explanation.

[@FatherChrisKlukas]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Happyhippy1957]

I was raised Catholic, became a Baptist, ordained Reformed, pastored in 4 different denominations and now a member of an ACNA. To quote the Grateful Dead, "what a long strange trip it's been!" Good explanation!

[@jeremyfbarry]

I found this post very moving. Thank you. It has made me think. God bless.

[@ChristopherKlukas]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@alanclohessy9304]

Thank you very much for your very apt description of Anglicanism. As an Irish convert to the Church of Ireland I spent the first no of years a little confused about our religious identity. Now I am so grateful for our openness to the best of all other denominations our willingness to welcome members of other churches to worship fully with us and finally our ability to embrace change ie female ordination etc whilst still being grounded in our distinctive liturgical practices.

[@matthewpotts7598]

Is the church of Ireland not Catholic?

[@SuppressioHibernicis]

@@matthewpotts7598 no, the Church of Ireland is Anglican: it's the sister church of the Church of England, brought here by English ascendancy. The Catholic church in Ireland is under the auspices of Rome, so doesn't adopt a national prefix.

[@SuppressioHibernicis]

Female ordination is an absolute Heresy, as there were no female apostles. This is why there will be no such thing as the Anglican church in 50 years time, because bits and pieces are being chipped off of it the whole time: so much so that there are now Anglican lesbian married Bishops. How far are you willing to go? Converting to the Church of Ireland is a massive step backwards. As an Irishman adopting anglicanism - this is a kick in the guts to our forebears who stood by their principles and rejected the soup, often giving up their lives for their faith. Even the former chaplain to the Queen, Gavin Ashenden, has rejected his former Anglican church and has become Catholic.

[@colinlavelle7806]

Congratulations any you'll have all those lovely old churches to attend, most of them were one catholic including both historic cathedrals in Dublin lol.

[@colinlavelle7806]

@@matthewpotts7598 No it's Anglican-Protestant.

[@pgc-68]

Thank you. As a Presbyterian I can say that its always good to learn from other branches of Christ's church.

[@peterxuereb9884]

This is the beauty of Catholicism because it began with, by, and from, the Apostles who were inspired and instructed by Jesus Christ. So what the Catholic church knows is what the Apostles knew, so therefore, what it knows comes from the Apostles. If one were to combine all the knowledge of protestantism, it would not even scratch the surface of knowledge or equate to that of Catholicism because Catholicism is God inspired since it began with, by, and from, the Apostles. Anglicanism and, therefore, all of protestantism is man inspired, and therefore always a contradiction to Christianity. IT IS A FACT.

[@BahaFnaiech]

​@@peterxuereb9884 I agree ❤. I am converted from islam to catholic faith.. waiting to be baptised

[@peterxuereb9884]

@BahaFnaiech Welcome BahaFnaiech God bless you for witnessing to the truth as the Apostles were taught and as they passed on that teaching which became the Catholic church that began with, by, and from, the Apostles inspired and instructed by Jesus Christ. No other faith can say that because only the Catholic Church is the Christian and no other. Everything else is a lie. God Bless.

[@BahaFnaiech]

@@peterxuereb9884 Amen. Also Orthodox churches are almost same as catholic.. but catholic church is one in all the world. Protestants started after many years of the Apostles!

[@peterxuereb9884]

@BahaFnaiech Going by God's Book "Almost is not good enough, in saying that orthodox is protestant but more subtle, less obvious, in its contradictions.

[@nathan8219]

I clicked on this video randomly, and it turns out this man is from my church, in my home town, in which I was raised but moved away from 10 years ago as of this last Sunday. What are the chances??

[@ChristopherKlukas]

God bless you!

[@Adroyo]

As random as having his face on the thumbnail?

[@stpaulphillip]

Hello Fr. Chris. Why no videos for two years?

[@kenleblanc4246]

Thanks Father. I think this explanation nailed it for me!

[@cht2162]

Right on, Rev.

[@pilotgundul]

Thanks father.. You explains anglican church very beautiful.. God bless you

[@langleybeliever7789]

The bible says call no man father. You believe the book don't you.

[@pilotgundul]

@@langleybeliever7789 where?

[@langleybeliever7789]

Matthew 23:9.

[@pilotgundul]

@@langleybeliever7789 i called him father not to replace our Heavenly Father. Thats not about it how did you call your father, then?

[@langleybeliever7789]

@@pilotgundul Dad

[@uriah777]

I am part of a nondenominational protestant church. I like the teachings of protestants, but I also like more traditional aspects too. My dad a pastor at my church suggested i look into anglican church.

[@doubtingthomas9117]

You should. 🙂 I grew up Southern baptist, but became Anglican almost 15 years ago (after seriously exploring Eastern Orthodoxy). Anglicanism, at its best, is a reformed Catholic Church (or ‘patristically Protestant’ , if you prefer 😉).

[@colinlavelle7806]

@@doubtingthomas9117 Modern Anglicanism is a loosely defined denomination (church if you prefer) covering everything from firebrand protestant to quasi-catholicism withing a single church. In England it is the established (by Law) Church of England. A 'national' church by any standards is an oxymoron.

[@AdventistHomemaker]

Look into SDA. We are a great church and believe we are the true church. We welcome you if you’re willing to join! Hopefully you don’t get misled and you repent!

[@rambosquirrel1208]

I suppose I was looking for a little more specificity in defining what it means to be an Anglican. Simply saying we borrow from A, B, and C doesn't tell me what you are. What did you borrow, specifically? What did you reject, specifically? Labeling a denomination with a name is to indicate that it stands apart from others for one or more specific reasons. Details may very well be important. Not all of the churches that claim to be Christian follow Christ. Understanding is what I seek. I realize this video is a few years old at this point so I'm not sure if I'll get any engagement but I'll leave this here anyway.

[@anycyclopedia]

As a Roman Catholic, I always wondered whether Anglicans are Catholic or Protestant since they have many Catholic traditions and some Protestant practices.

[@williamwatts4790]

Yes! We're both!

[@anycyclopedia]

@@williamwatts4790 Via-media

[@susanmeredith4957]

We wonder too! Lol

[@ifemspromise8050]

We are both actually. Via media. A touch of Catholicism and Protestantism. Go read about the Elizabethan settlement.

[@annettefowler4704]

I went yesterday and was amazed to see kindness and love, Jesus said his true followers will be reconazied by there good fruits. i shall go back.

[@tammyryan]

Thank you so much Fr! Out of all internet land you answered all my questions! The Lord Jesus is certainly alive in the Anglican faith. I'll be going to an Anglican service this Sunday. I now have a better understanding when I walk in. (I'm a Roman Catholic church hopping as the Holy Spirit is guiding my way). 🕊 Thanks again Father! 😄 ✝️

[@thoranevans4832]

My family's mostly Baptist. As an American Anglican, do you consider Queen Elizabeth to be supreme head of the church? I don't really know a lot about Anglicanism as it wasn't a denomination that was that prevalent in the area I grew up in.

[@FatherChrisKlukas]

Great question. Queen Elizabeth still holds that title for the Church of England but she doesn't have any authority over American Anglicans (or most global Anglicans for that matter). Even in England she lets the church govern itself. She is very involved as a worshipper, but she doesn't really direct the church. Our top level of Authority comes from a confederation of Anglican Provinces called GAFCON. The head Bishops (primates) from each of the member churches regularly take counsel together.

[@bruhh9422]

Iam a muslim and my friend is Anglican. This is fascinating ❤️🙏 Edit: please don't come hating on me and my religion. I just find religions intresting and trying to learn. We as humans really need to meet new people of different races and religious. Learn things about each other, makes life easy and world... A better place.

[@FatherChrisKlukas]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. God bless you!

[@bruhh9422]

@@FatherChrisKlukas Thank you father

[@jonnysacks698]

@@bruhh9422 nothing to lol about

[@bruhh9422]

@Prince Talleyrand Jesus is a very important figure in Islam. When Muslims don't believe in Jesus they are not considered Muslims. Peace be on him♥️

[@bruhh9422]

@Prince Talleyrand and IAM not Arab IAM Indian, but Jesus was Arab.

[@unknown24242424]

Thank you for this video.

[@zoezoe9676]

I was raised as an Anglican, however never really knew the true meaning, I’m only young but love to learn!

[@FatherChrisKlukas]

Never stop learning! It is essential to your Christian faith:)

[@robertj.4152]

It's confusing at times. I'm studying to be an Anglican Deacon, and I'm still learning.

[@JohnPeter-wk8sz]

@@FatherChrisKlukas I am an Anglican,I keep God's commandments including the seventh day sabbath

[@dragonballflee9882]

@@FatherChrisKlukas In your opinion what are some things that jews believe that Christians don't believe in and why?

[@ChristopherKlukas]

@@dragonballflee9882 that is a great question! Christianity builds on the foundation of the Old Testament. The biggest differences would be in areas where Jews are still waiting for the fulfillment of prophecies whereas Christians see most of the Old Testament prophesies as now fulfilled. For instance, Jews are still waiting for the Messiah to come whereas Christians believe that the Messiah has already come in the person of Jesus. Jews believe in salvation through keeping the law whereas Christians believe that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ and not by works of the law. Jews believe in the oneness of God, Christians do as well but we believe that this one God has revealed to us that he is one God in three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. There are other differences, but these are some of the biggest ones.

[@StephSchLDD]

I’m a bit confused 😐. It’s not like any Baptist or Presbyterian churches I’ve ever been a part of. I’m particularly confused about that Baptist part in your statement. Are you guys immersing people now?

[@josephjames8456]

Good morning

[@donaldplatt1297]

Love this,thank you🙏

[@scm1716]

Very helpful and well stated. Thank you.

[@adrianbradley8513]

I'm an Anglican ( Church Of Ireland) Christian living in Northern Ireland. Congratulations on a VERY interesting video. I'd love to visit the USA some day as I'm a big American Football 🏈 fan and I'd love to look up churches in America. Over here although our Parish leader of worship is called a Priest in our Anglican Book Of Common Prayer people call him/her a Rector and address him/her as Reverend instead of Father which is only used in the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland. May I ask,is the Episcopal Church in the United States just another name for the Anglican Church or are they two different Protestant denominations? Over here the Church Of Ireland is classified as a Protestant denomination with catholic( not ROMAN Catholic) elements. Some people would say over here "catholic with a small c"

[@williamwatts4790]

The Episcopal Church is the original traditional US Protestant Episcopal Church. It is now liberal and admits gay clergy, performs gay weddings, and is in communion either the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran) Church. Some parishes are more Catholic, some quite Evangelical, most somewhere in between. Some Episcopalians objected to these trends, and to female clergy. They broke off and formed the ACNA (Anglican Church in North America). In the USA nowadays, Anglican could refer to either group. They are not in communion with each other, or with Canterbury. The Anglican Church of Canada is still intact, liberal though traditional. Anglican here means one thing only.

[@markbiondolillo5562]

Hello Fr Chris! I am new here. My calling is to Anglican priesthood. I am also a Music Director and Organist. Your video is most informative. Thank you!!!

[@deantoney1262]

Thank you that was really helpful. I go to an Anglican church in England and whilst I only tended to go to Anglican churches I wasn't really sure what that actually meant. Your video was very useful.

[@FatherChrisKlukas]

You're welcome! I"m glad it was a blessing to you.

[@pumfeethermodynamics3286]

His church isn't really Anglican though. It isn't in the Anglican Communion, which is headed by the Church of England, and the The Episcopal Church is the only American Church in it. So the definition of Anglicanism, is the theological and liturgical practice pertaining to that of the tradition of the Church of England. And the true tradition is not Reformed, Charismatic or Evangelical at all.

[@amyk8600]

I just brought my friend to my church for his first time in about 15 years. He really enjoyed it and after the service he asked if I would want to come to an Anglican church with him next time as that is the church he was raised in. I said "Of course!!!" and then found this video which was so well done! I am looking forward to visiting and I ask that everyone here to please pray that God continues to work in my friends heart to bring him back to Christ

[@ChristopherKlukas]

Thank you, Amy K. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you have a great visit to that Anglican church. May the Lord continue to work in your friend's heart to help him know the Lord and receive Him as Lord of his life.

[@smithmikeson8065]

That's amazing well you and your family is bless in Jesus name amen.. So how are you doing today and where are you located????

[@SylviaSamkingSK]

Thank you so much for this wisdom greater understanding in Anglican faith.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤❤❤

[@bro.kutty2joseph728]

Fr pls tell us the difference between High anglican and Low Anglican and also tell us the historical back grund of high Anglican

[@kk8490]

I’m a baptised Anglican and I’m thinking of going back to my denomination. Thank you so much for this video !

[@noodlyappendage6729]

Do you have an English or British background?

[@cht2162]

You are not a Baptised Anglican, you are a Baptised Christian.

[@x2dreamer348]

Thank you for this video brother Chris.

[@ChristopherKlukas]

You're welcome!

[@MrWhite-fm4lj]

Hey everyone! I have a historical question which i am really curious about. Is It true that throughout history the Anglicans and Easter Orthodox Christian have always got along perfectly? As far as I could study the king of England and the Church of England granted to the Eastern Orthodox Greeks of London a Church in 1670 (some decade before a street "greek street") And during King Henry the VIII reign many greek orthodox mercenaries were invited to fill the ranks of the Kings armed forces. I never found any document talking about problems or persecution against the Eastern Orthodox Christians of England (while instead there are many documents talking about persecution agains the Catholics and Puritans). Can you confirm it guys?

[@shodan658]

My dad is Syriac Orthodox, while my mom is Anglican, so I got to experience both amazing traditions as a child. My mom took my sister and me to the Syriac Orthodox church on some sundays, and the Anglican on other Sundays. We also attended the Greek Orthodox church sometimes. I never truly understood the theological difference, so thank you for the video.

[@aidanmcwhirter2612]

And yet you have a rainbow flag as your profile picture?

[@aidanmcwhirter2612]

@Legion not all of them. ACNA and Reformed Episcopals are still Christians

[@cesaraliaga4886]

Good morning : Its very wonderful So I would like to read the Bible with Anglican people from the United Kingdom. Is there any link ? Thank Atte Cesar from Peru

[@johnsteila6049]

Excuse me but, didn’t the denomination of Anglicanism originate with King Henry VIII’s sins?

[@thomasninan6423]

No, King Henry only separated the then english catholic church from the papal authority and brought it under him. All the doctrines and teaches remained the same. It was Archbishop Thomas Cranmer who introduced what we call as anglicanism today into the church in England after Henry's death and during Edwards regin.

[@johnsteila6049]

@@thomasninan6423 Thanks, that’s interesting. Who would you say was responsible for the massacre of the Catholic nuns, priests and monks who were living in England at the time?

[@thomasninan6423]

@@johnsteila6049 well catholics were not persecuted during Henry's time. It was only during Queen Elizabeth I, when persecution of the catholics started for not accepting anglicanism. Such an act is not right anyways.

[@susanmeredith4957]

Part of the Canadian Anglican communion. I feel our service is beautiful and meaningful. And our long history. One day I went with a friend to her Baptist church, it was invite a friend day so I went, curious. I found their service vastly different, and felt a bit lost.

[@bradleymorehouse7462]

I'm an Episcopalian for the reasons presented in this video. I would actually prefer attending an ACNA church, but unfortunately the closest one is seventy miles away.

[@LottimusMaximus]

Good video. Very informative

[@leslieannvanhumbeck9444]

Thanks. I'm an Anglican and was confused. This helps.

[@robertj.4152]

It is confusing. Glad this helped you

[@arthurhallett-west5145]

So now that there is an adulterer as Supreme Governor of the CofE, according to Scripture, what is gafcon going to do about this?

[@DORKSIDE616]

I have heard it said that Anglicans do not believe in evolution of man but that Catholics do believe in evolution of man. Is that true.

[@smithmikeson8065]

Hello how are you doing today???

[@josephjames8456]

Good morning

[@homelyhouse5210]

Thank you very much for the explanation...I am going to go to an Angelica church this time. First time.

[@AdventistHomemaker]

Hopefully you left and realized they aren’t a true church and they aren’t what you want to follow.

[@jesusholy4344]

Why there is no video more?

[@laughingbuddha1267]

Great piece of information shared, thanks for that. Please elaborate what is the mission that god has assigned us and our churches? Do we convert people from other faiths to Christianity?

[@ChristopherKlukas]

This mission of the Church can be found at the end of the Gospel of Matthew (Chapter 28). "And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”" In other words, the mission that Jesus gave us is the present the Gospel to people everywhere and to Baptize and disciples those who respond to the message of the Gospel in faith.

[@laughingbuddha1267]

Christopher Klukas but this authority has been given to all prophets of their time. Krishna got it, Rama got it, prophet Mohammed got it, Guru Nanak got it, prophet Moses got it. All prophets said that god is one. Why are we saying that Christianity is the only way, or Muslim is the only way, or Hinduism is the only way. Why are we all trying to just prove our prophet right and all other wrong? Isn’t there an ego coming into picture? Muslims do believe in Jesus but because Prophet Mohammed came after Jesus came to earth, they have started following him. Would all this bring peace to the world? Please advise.

[@rimbooo3168]

shalom... im christian anglican from sabah north Borneo. proud to be christian anglican.

[@anthl7910]

As an outsider (former Catholic) still unclear. Ok, u have the Church of England, the Anglican Church of Canada and the Episcopal church in USA. Rituals how different they are among the Anglican communion? I’m living in a city that has Anglican churches and Episcopal Churches. By living in USA how could you belong to the “Anglican” church . Or the whole concept englobe “Anglican communion”

[@kristinesharp6286]

The trouble is the state took over the church and the state got greedy with land expanding England to all of Britain, Ireland, Australia, colonies all over, etc.. the trouble is those people who resettled and had generations that stayed elsewhere but the location wasn’t forever subject to the head of state in England. So belonging the the Church of England in name in the US made no sense after the American revolution. So there became the episcopal church. But still Anglican.

[@SquilliamFPV]

Hey Father Klukas! I really enjoyed listening to this video and I wanted to ask if you could do a video on some of the differences between the Anglican Church and the Reformed, Catholic and Baptist Churches. Whether theology, church structure, or anything else that comes to your mind. Also I would love to hear you answer the question How does someone get saved according to the Anglican Church. I personal am Baptist/ non denomination and I really love church history and understanding different denominations theology. Thank you for making this video it was really helpful to me in understanding Anglicanism more!! Also I wanted to ask what you know about Cityalight and the church that is affiliated with it. Is this a possible future of Anglicanism?

[@ianp.7536]

Great video. I'm a long-standing member of the Anglican Church of Canada. Really feel that the Anglican expression of faith is one of the finest as it's a 'balancing' of sorts (and you did a great job of highlighting that) and really upholds reverence for scripture, reason and tradition. If I wasn't Anglican I'd probably be Orthodox though as I think so much can be learned from the Church Fathers. A Blessed Lenten season Fr., Pax Christ, Ian

[@marygracereed9195]

Could you do a video on the differences between Anglicanism and Presbyterianism? I'm OPC/PCA, but my friend recently switched from Presbyterian to Anglican, so I'm trying to understand it. Or, if you can't do a video, is there an article you'd suggest?

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

How do you get around the fact of its origins: a king needed a divorce.

[@yehanperdomo3617]

Hello I am from Cuba. I am an Anglican (Episcopalian)

[@Retiredinruraljapanvlog]

This was very helpful!

[@ChristopherKlukas]

Thank you!

[@dawitwaqjira5281]

i want to be anglican how can i meet them in ethiopia

[@ricolasbest6861]

Can anyone explain the difference between Catholic mass and Anglican mass? I grew up in a Catholic family, but when I moved to the UK, Anglican seems to be the most common here. I've yet to attend an Anglican mass, but I intend to try someday; they look very similar.

[@colinlavelle7806]

Your guess is as good as mine......Thomas Cranmer the Abp of Canterbury who wrote the Book of Common Prayer called the mass a 'device of the devil' so figure that out?

[@williamwatts4790]

They are! But Anglicanism retains some elements that Vatican II discouraged.

[@susanmeredith4957]

I feel as an Anglican we are more Catholic than anything else. When I go to a Catholic Mass I feel very much at home, as the liturgy is much the same. When I’ve gone to a Baptist service I was kinda at a loss to know what to do.

[@clintondurueke7433]

This was quite insightful

[@FatherChrisKlukas]

Thank you!

[@jenjenpeterson101]

This was helpful , I didn’t know what type of church this is

[@FatherChrisKlukas]

I'm so glad it was helpful. Thank you for the feedback!

[@smithmikeson8065]

That's really amazing well how are you doing today and where are you located????

[@josephjames8456]

Hi

[@josephjames8456]

Good morning

[@jameslowe7850]

@@FatherChrisKlukas Enjoyed the video very much very informative. I was baptized into the Episcopal church but have been attending evangelical, churches most of my life. Now feel drawn back to the Anglican communion. However my church that I am attending presently fully embraces LGBTQ etc. I don’t know whether I should continue to attend, the liturgy and the church are absolutely beautiful and spiritually rejuvenating. Unfortunately, I live too far away from a ACNA. My wife and grown children all will not attend. They simply believe marriage is between a man and a woman and this churchs position goes directly against scripture. I’d like to know what you think OK thank you so much.

[@atrealdino6667]

What is the black dress???

[@marlonespring4219]

What about the Church that is built upon the foundation of the Prophets and the Apostles, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner store?

[@dragonis89u31]

One question Father : can a roman catholic receive the Anglican Communion if he asks and accepts it in all its meanings ?

[@unacon1]

my son is a messianic jew and he is interested angelican theology because of the founder of mjaa was a chasidic angelican priest now we both attend a messianic service and angelican

[@i8nm3gp]

Does skin colour limit your capacity in the Anglican Church ?

[@FatherChrisKlukas]

Not at all. The Anglican Church is truly global with people and leaders from every corner of the world. People of every skin color are very welcome.

[@CaptainWalrus77]

Desmond Tutu, a Black South African, was probably the most famous Anglican Bishop of the late 20th century.

[@jacklund8105]

What would you do if God did not exist

[@cecilleboman1157]

So definitely not cessationsist right?

[@georgesmith7258]

I once heard Episcopal church as a bridge church between Protestant and Roman Catholic.

[@kevingordon1404]

thanks very much for this god bless

[@nehyeshua]

Who's the pope of Anglican Church?

[@wilfredlewis8605]

I was baptized as an infant in an Anglican church. However, I've not been going to church since I turned 18.

[@FatherChrisKlukas]

Are you thinking about coming back to church? What caused you to stop going?

[@arricammarques1955]

@@FatherChrisKlukas Lord knows : )

[@nagmakhan4933]

Is there hindi version of this video available or not?

[@barryford1482]

Here in Australia we first had the Church of England but now it is called the Anglican Church. The Anglican church I go to is very much Evangelical. We have a minister that is an exceptional bible student and I like the acceptance of other christians at the communion service . Our church is a great witness in the local community with many programs of service and also supports outreach with a number of missionary programs overseas and one of our ministers is serving in outback Australia with the aborigines .

[@waza987]

Here in Australia Anglicanism varies greatly between dioceses. Some are very informal and Bible based, some are very traditional and formal with a broad spectrum of theology.

[@colinlavelle7806]

I'm Australian and here the Anglican Church is much like a supermarket.....you pick and choose what you like.

[@colinlavelle7806]

Further to my previous comment there is no unity of dogma in Anglicanism....that's their problem.

[@pierrebassel3127]

Which anglican tradition does ur church belong to, father?

[@letitiagamez7077]

This has bless me, thank you.

[@FatherChrisKlukas]

Praise God! I'm so glad to hear that.

[@smithmikeson8065]

This is a blessing to us all well how are you doing today?

[@smithmikeson8065]

Well I hope we could be friends and get to know each other better if you don't mind?

[@taylornovia8911]

CS Lewis' "Mere Christianity" always read to me as Lewis mocking the mockery of Christianity, intonating the book title with proper gravitas.

[@HannahHarbourDeep]

I wish I had found this earlier. I was raised Anglican but have started to convert to Catholicism because of the rising humanism and politicization of the Church. The problem now is that the same cultural Marxism is infecting the Catholic Church. Where is there left to go??

[@SomeSmexyBeast]

"well if you take a baptist a presbyterian and a roman catholic and you stick them into a blender you get" A TRIPLE MURDER this video took a turn xD

[@DevinStrait-y6p]

Do Anglicans believe in the veneration of Mary and the saints?

[@DevinStrait-y6p]

I have not seen either in scripture or the first 300 years of Christianity that supports either

[@DevinStrait-y6p]

I am trying to find my way

[@Psalm144.1]

Thanks for the video Sir! You sound like a Pastor with which my Southern Baptist wife might be comfortable with. I did not hear of the Evangelical/Catholic/Charismatic thing before but not until after I became an Anglican. I did read the 39 Articles early on and thought that was a very much a shaping document I could agree with. I wonder if there are many Anglicans out there who would describe themselves as Protestant, Reformed, and Evangelical? Is that ok today? In past history, I think the Anglican church was definitely considered a Protestant Church. Cheers!

[@FatherChrisKlukas]

Hi Ichabod. Yes, there are many Anglicans that would consider themselves to be Protestant, Reformed, or Evangelical. I mentioned three streams of Anglicanism in the video (Catholic, Evangelical, and Charismatic/Pentecostal). Each Anglican believer and congregation will likely gravitate towards one or two of these streams more strongly than the others.

[@miaalvarez5870]

Hi I am an Anglican, and would definitely define myself as being Protestant. In England this is pretty much the normal and is what is taught in schools etc.

[@MrPeach1]

I was just thinking about the anglican church today. I don't know much about it so i just ordered a copy of Defence of the Seven Sacraments by Henry the 8th. Looking forward to reading how it differs from Catholicism.

[@colinlavelle7806]

As I understand it the book was written by Henry VII with the help of Sir Thomas More who he later had executed because he objected to the King claiming the title of Head of The Church of England (i.e. the catholic church in England). Thomas More was made a saint in 1935.

[@MrPeach1]

@@colinlavelle7806 I read it now. Apparently he wrote it when he was a Catholic. He even has a chapter defending transubstantion and the papacy. I don't know if he needed help writing it. It is my understanding that henry was being brought up to serve in the church when his Brother Arthur was going to be King instead.

[@xXnoodlezXx]

I do follow the Anglican religion but is it okay for me to be gay? Because I am and I do not want to be oppressed :)

[@heavenlykingdomrelaxation1324]

I love you Father! I am a Baptist Evangelist. I support you my brother 💯

[@DeWoodyard]

Episcopalian from Gallup, NM - saying hello, and maybe more, soon.

[@mollylove2599]

I have questions am a Anglican born and grew up in . Is Anglican and catholic the same ?

[@johnmurphy7674]

They’re not the same but they’re very close

[@DORKSIDE616]

It seems to be that Conformation and Confession are not compulsory in Anglican but a matter or choice. I am obviously not a Priest so you would have to check that out.

[@thewiseperson8748]

How to do anglicanism !?

[@shanekelly9954]

Enjoyed listening amen

[@trinitylopez1531]

I am a born RC but I could not accept the pope as head of the church when I know Lord Jesus Christ died for me. From here on i moved away not realising I was recrucifying Christ, for the sake of man made tradition. I found God at Tabor ashram, a retreat center in Mumbai, India. My son was ill and we received a healing and a miracle. First message i received is a scripture to meditate on, "God is Spirit and you should worship God in Spirit and in Truth". I learnt the Bible and began to seek and Thank God. I believe in Mother Mary, Mother of my Lord and the Bible says about her "ALL generations will call me blessed". I believe in the prophets and apostles but i don't pray to thousands of saints of the RC church. The Bible says Jesus is the Light, the Way and the Truth. He is our mediator. I have come to understand like Peter said "you are the Son of the Living God" and Thomas on seeing Jesus believed and called Jesus, "My Lord and my God". I feel uneasy about santa and easter eggs. It's like mocking God making a joke of His Gift to all mankind on His birth and on His death and resurrection. I feel Isaiah 53, we ALL like sheep have gone astray, each his own way. I don't believe in puguatory. I believe after we die Jesus will judge us, second life or second death. I also believe just as Jesus is merciful, He will also be a just judge and i have to beg for mercy and forgiveness whilst I'm still breathing. I am sure the devil will want us to believe you only live once but Jesus always started his message with Repent and Believe.

[@JD-ks2nv]

Do Anglicans count on beads as do the Catholics and Muslims?

[@wemuk5170]

Very confusing as most don’t but some do like the Bishop of London (Sarah M) who is also confusingly pro-choice though she claimed, not personally. It is tragic how lost & goaty we are!

[@Thetrue70]

I’ve been in those churches for several years . One thing I learned is they have no boundaries even they still more the side of catholic.

[@83moonchild]

If someone is CoE are they automatically Anglican?

[@misererenobis8900]

Yes, the two are used interchangeably (Catholic here).

[@ThepPixel]

Yes, Church of England, Church In Wales, Church of Ireland and Church of Scotland are all Anglican, Anglican comes from the word Anglo which now means English/British. So an Anglican Church is a church which has its roots in the UK and more specifically the Church of England :) started of course by Henry VIII when he broke away from Rome and founded the Church of England :)

[@colinlavelle7806]

@@ThepPixel The Church of England was not started by Henry VIII. You need to look at English history under Edward VI and Elizabeth I.

[@fridaypuncher5986]

This was helpful, thank you.

[@FatherChrisKlukas]

You are very welcome. I'm glad it helped you!

[@arricammarques1955]

@@FatherChrisKlukas They had us believe in an invisible man who lives in the sky, always watching and judging who's good or bad, divide people into heaven or hell, but there's one problem, he is always short on money, he always needs more money! George Carlin : )

[@premanandjj8774]

Sir we need to know the distinctive difference Catholics and Anglican. I was baptised in St John Anglican Church in Ipoh city Malaysia. The explanation here is holistic.

[@ChristopherKlukas]

Thank you!

[@deirdreohalloran4760]

I was baptized as Mormon, but it no longer resonates with me. Do I have to formally get baptized again to become Anglican? Really good talk.. thank you.💁🏼‍♀️

[@FatherChrisKlukas]

Hi Deirdre. I'm glad you found my video helpful! I would encourage you to find an Anglican church (or some other Christian church) near you to find someone who can disciple you and teach you more about the basics of the Christian faith. While there are some similarities that make Mormonism look a bit like Christianity, Mormon theology is significantly different from Nicene Christian theology on matters such as salvation, the nature of man, and even the nature of God himself (The Doctrine of the Trinity is rejected by Mormons). Because of this, I believe it would be imperative for you to be Baptized as a Christian after you have had a chance to thoroughly investigate the Christian faith. Please let me know if you need assistance in finding a good local church. I would be happy to help.

[@deirdreohalloran4760]

Father Chris Klukas thank you kind father and man.. I was catholic before Mormon but I have good Anglican acquaintances and will talk to them. I feel a need, as someone who influences, to be a role model and need to include the Anglican way to my life and others. It’s important to spread the word. You have influenced. Rest easy this evening and thank you...💁🏼‍♀️

[@FatherChrisKlukas]

@@deirdreohalloran4760 you're welcome! I'm glad you have some Anglican acquaintances who can help you! One more note, if you were Baptized as a Roman Catholic, you would not need to be Baptized again (Christian Baptism can only take place once in a person's life), however, you might consider reaffirming your faith (kind of like confirmation) with the laying on of hands by a Bishop.

[@deirdreohalloran4760]

Father Chris Klukas that’s a good thing to know.. can the Mormon baptism then in between be ignored do you know?

[@FatherChrisKlukas]

@@deirdreohalloran4760 I wouldn't say "ignored" as it is an important part of your faith story, however, sacramentally, your Mormon baptism cannot negate what God has done for you through your Christian Baptism. Christians may lapse and return to the church and when this happens, reaffirmation of faith with the laying on of hands by a Bishop is the most important way to recognize this transition back to fellowship with the Church.

[@babyboy1971]

I’m an Episcopalian so we share much. God bless you.

[@ChristopherKlukas]

God bless you too!