tractarianism
/trækˈtɛriəˌnɪzəm/
noun
- The principles and practices of the Oxford Movement in the Anglican Church, emphasizing traditional Catholic doctrine and ritual.
- Tractarianism sought to restore the authority of the church and the importance of the sacraments.
- Some modern Anglican churches still follow elements of tractarianism in their services.
- The spread of tractarianism in the 19th century led to many debates within the Anglican community.
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