Changes to the Church’s Structure

    Cards (8)

    • Who became the supreme head of the Church?
      The King
    • What confirmed the King's position as head of the Church?
      The Act of Supremacy in 1534
    • Who was appointed Vicegerent in Spirituals in 1534?
      Cromwell
    • What was Cromwell's rank in relation to the archbishops and bishops?
      He outranked them
    • What significant power did Cromwell have over the Church?
      Considerable power
    • How many new dioceses were created?
      Six
    • What was the purpose of creating new dioceses?
      To improve the Church’s administration
    • What were the key changes in the Church's structure during the King's reign?
      • King became supreme head of the Church
      • Act of Supremacy confirmed this in 1534
      • Cromwell appointed Vicegerent in Spirituals
      • Six new dioceses created to improve administration
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