Whats the episcopal/anglican opinion about Mary, and Saints statues ? in churchs

[Theu2026]

I always wanted to understand this question.

 

[JohnStrachan]

Mary is understood as theotokos but she is not afforded the same status as in the RC church. There would be dispute, for example, on calling Mary co-redemptorix or co-mediatrix. Anglo-catholics still revere her and might even say the rosary from time to time. But the idea of asking Mary to intercede just isn’t considered - and that is not out of disrespect, only a reflection that we pray directly to God/Jesus/Holy Spirit. Our engagement with the holy general avoids a mediator.

 

[Theu2026]

But anglo-catholics pray for Mary and Saints intercession?

 

[HopkinsReb]

But anglo-catholics pray for Mary and Saints intercession?

Many do. Plenty don’t.

Motley!

BEAT HIM TO IT

 

[GKMotley]

Depends on the Anglican/Episcopalian. Some have no problems at all. Some eschew the presence of statues. Some have no problems with two dimensional images, but avoid statues.

My parishes’ Mary shrine has a statue of OL of Walsingham. That would be common in more Anglo-Catholic parishes.

 

[HopkinsReb]

But the idea of asking Mary to intercede just isn’t considered

Perhaps not by you.

 

[JohnStrachan]

Perhaps not by you

It’s not an Anglican thing. As I said, in Anglo-catholic circles it would likely be embraced. Outside of this - not very much.

 

[HopkinsReb]

HopkinsReb:

Perhaps not by you

It’s not an Anglican thing. As it said, in Anglo-catholic circles it would likely be embraced. Outside of this - not very much.

Anglo-Catholics are Anglicans.

 

[Theu2026]

But is aceppted all marians apparitions on angicanism/episcopalinsm?

Example: Our Lady of Guadalupe have feast in lutheranism and episcopalinsm.

 

[JohnStrachan]

Anglo-Catholics are Anglicans

All Anglo-catholics are indeed Anglican, most Anglicans are not Anglo-catholic.

 

[HopkinsReb]

HopkinsReb:

Anglo-Catholics are Anglicans

All Anglo-catholics are indeed Anglican, most Anglicans are not Anglo-catholic.

Therefore it is not the case that you can say about Anglicans, as you did,

But the idea of asking Mary to intercede just isn’t considered

Because I am an Anglican, and I do, and there are many other who do, though we are certainly a minority.

Plus you contradicted yourself in that post – if one says the rosary, one prays for Mary’s intercession.

 

[HopkinsReb]

But is aceppted all marians apparitions on angicanism/episcopalinsm?

Example: Our Lady of Guadalupe have feast in lutheranism and episcopalinsm.

Similar status as in Catholicism – not required to believe in them. I’m unconcerned with them.

 

[JohnStrachan]

I said Anglo-Catholics may say the rosary. It is not a normative practice among all Anglicans.

 

[HopkinsReb]

I said Anglo-Catholics may say the rosary. It is not a normative practice among all Anglicans.

This is true, but not much is.

 

[JohnStrachan]

This is true, but not much is

What not so much?

 

[Theu2026]

How is your order made for Virgin Mary?

 

[GKMotley]

Yes. As was implicit in my answer. Motley.

 

[GKMotley]

As part of the prayers for the whole state of Christ’s Church, the Bishop, when celebrant, includes commending ourselves and prayers to the BVM, ever-virgin and Mother of God.

 

[GKMotley]

Remember the key word.

 

[HopkinsReb]

HopkinsReb:

This is true, but not much is

What not so much?

Not much is universally believed among Anglicans. My Anglican church is basically Presbyterian with a priest. If my pastor knew that I believed in justification by faith and works, it might be a scandal.

How is your order made for Virgin Mary?

I don’t understand the question.