معرفت ادیان

Although the Church of England is in a position between Catholic and Protestant Churches, it is regarded as a branch of Protestant Church inclined towards Catholicism. This church is a quite moderate one in terms of principles and belief, and is regarded among the churches which provide systematic studies on Christian theology, and as a scientific and academic one. The clergymen in the Church of England are ranked according to some regulations and rules. One who is admitted into Christian theological schools has to pass some stages and then begins to help the priests. In this stage he is called deacon. He is introduced to a parish after he passes some special stages and receives the degree of priest from a bishop or archbishop. Among the priests, those who enjoy particular qualifications rise to the rank of bishop. In the Catholic Church of Rome, the Pope is the leader of the Christians of the world and it is incumbent to obey him, because it is thought that he is designated in some way by Christ. The hierarchies of clergymen who serve in the Catholic Church are: the Pope as the leader of the Church, Cardinal, archbishop, bishop, priest and deacon.