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gallicanism

/ˈɡæl.ɪ.kə.nɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˈɡæl.ɪ.kə.nɪ.zəm/C2formalpolitical
  • ruРелигиозное движение, возникшее среди французского римско-католического духовенства, выступавшее за ограничение папской власти и обеспечение большей административной автономии для национальных церквей.

A religious movement originating among the French Roman Catholic clergy that advocated for limiting papal authority and securing greater administrative autonomy for national churches.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Ecclesiastical doctrineC2formalbritish

    A religious and political doctrine originating in France that advocated for limiting the authority of the Pope over the national Catholic Church and promoting greater autonomy for the French clergy.

    ruГалликанизм

    • Gallicanism was a significant force in French religious history, challenging papal supremacy.
    • The principles of Gallicanism influenced the relationship between the French state and the Catholic Church.
    • Debates over Gallicanism often centered on the balance of power between the Pope and national bishops.
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