A movement within the Anglican Church emphasizing Catholic practices and traditions, or more broadly, principles and practices associated with Canterbury.
Derived from Canterburian plus the suffix '-ism,' indicating a set of beliefs or practices. The term relates to the Church of England centered in Canterbury and its theological traditions.
The 'Canterbury Connection' in the Church of England created different theological factions, and 'Canterburianism' is still used in academic studies of religious history—it shows how a single city's religious importance can shape entire movements centuries later!
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