Episode 3 of 4
Lincoln Judgment Issued
- When
- 1888
- Where
- Lincoln Judgment
Archbishop Benson ruled against King on two counts, permitting some practices but prohibiting the sign of the cross at absolution and blessing.
The judgment found against King on two counts. It ruled that mixed chalice, altar candles, eastward-facing celebration, and Agnus Dei were permissible, but the sign of the cross at absolution and blessing were not. King was required to make manual acts visible.
Sources
- Edward King (bishop of Lincoln) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-01
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