When was the first Book of Common Prayer authorized by King Edward VI?
King Edward VI authorized the first Book of Common Prayer in 1549. Parliament passed the Act of Uniformity on the 21st of January 1549, requiring all churches to use this new book by Whitsunday, the 9th of June 1549.
What changes did Thomas Cranmer make to the Book of Common Prayer in 1552?
Thomas Cranmer published a second edition of the Book of Common Prayer in 1552 that removed many traditional sacramentals including minor exorcisms in baptism and anointing in ordination services. Stone altars were replaced with communion tables positioned in the chancel or nave where priests stood on the north side wearing only surplices instead of Mass vestments.
Which year did Parliament enact the current official Book of Common Prayer for the Church of England?
Parliament enacted the 1662 edition which remains the official prayer book of the Church of England today. This version restored manual acts where priests took bread and cup during consecration prayers deleted since 1552 while inserting an amen after institution words before communion.
When was the Philippines Episcopal Church granted autonomy regarding its Book of Common Prayer?
The Philippines utilized Episcopal Church in Philippines standards alongside Filipino-Chinese Diglot books published by Episcopal Church of Southeast Asia after gaining autonomy the 1st of May 1990. The country has used translated versions of the Book of Common Prayer as part of its colonial expansion history.
What happened to Thomas Cranmer after Mary I restored Roman Catholic worship?
Thomas Cranmer faced execution by burning at the stake on the 21st of March 1556 as punishment for his reform work. He had previously published a second edition of the Book of Common Prayer in 1552 that broke decisively with the past.