‘The manner of appointment [of bishops] reflects the delicate balance between the established nature of the Church of England and its autonomous self-governance.’ As with most matters of Church of England ecclesiology and polity, the process of the appointment of bishops in the Church of England is firmly rooted within the reforms of the sixteenth century, but has origins which stretch back to the mediaeval Church. This comment article focuses on the appointment of diocesan bishops in the Church of England.

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英格兰教会中主教的任命过程：历史和法律批判

“[主教]的任命方式反映了英国国教的既定性质与其自治自治之间的微妙平衡。” 与英格兰教会的教会学和政体的大多数事务一样，任命英格兰教会主教的过程深深植根于 16 世纪的改革之中，但其起源可以追溯到中世纪的教会。这篇评论文章的重点是英格兰教会中教区主教的任命。