All coronation articles
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Opinion
Outdated language is hurting our witness. Christians need to start speaking in plain English
Use of “Thee's” and “Thou's” in our worship services make Christians seem archaic and irrelevant, says Catherine Butcher
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Real Life
‘How I prepared to bless King Charles at his coronation’
What was it like to pronounce a blessing over King Charles III in front of a global audience of millions? Bishop Mike Royal writes about the unforgettable moment inside Westminster Abbey, and how he narrowly avoided a coughing fit!
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Opinion
Ant & Dec were among thousands who received a gospel tract at the coronation. I'm praying for them
A quarter of a million gospel tracts were printed and distributed over the coronation weekend. Author Jonathan Carswell says although the campaign was a drop in the ocean, early reports suggest it may already be bearing fruit
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Opinion
Justin Welby: ‘Jesus put aside all privilege. He gave his life for us’
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Rev Justin Welby used his coronation sermon to speak about the nature of service and invite those listening to “choose God’s way today”. Here’s his message in full
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Opinion
Charles will be hoping the coronation is free from these amusing mishaps
From sleeping monarchs to rancid anointing oil, past coronations have not always been straightforward. Ian Bradley looks back at a litany of errors
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Opinion
Anyone can be anointed by God, not just King Charles
God’s anointing is not just for kings. The gift of the Holy Spirit means all believers are part of the royal priesthood, with all the authority that brings. Let’s use it well, says Andy Flannagan
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Opinion
Christians should only swear allegiance to Jesus. The coronation oath is not OK
In introducing an oath of allegiance into the coronation service, the Church of England has forced Christians – even those who support the monarchy – into a difficult position. We have only one King, says George Pitcher, and his name is Jesus
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Opinion
The Green Man might be pagan. But for Christians, he’s still useful
Some Christians are concerned about the pagan overtones of the Green Man positioned at the foot of the King’s coronation invites, but let’s not be scornful of this symbol, it might just open up a fruitful evangelistic discussion, says Tony Wilson
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Opinion
The coronation should be a Christian event say one third of Brits
What do a funeral and a coronation tell us about Christian Britain? A lot, as it turns out, says Bible Society’s Mark Woods. He unpacks their latest research
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Magazine Features
God save the King?
There’s only one king Christians should put their hope in, and it’s not Charles, says John Stevens
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Magazine Features
King of kings: The Christian message at the heart of the coronation
With its pomp and pageantry, the coronation might seem arcane and irrelevant, but it is a ceremony intended to bind king, people and Christ together by means of covenantal promises, says David Campanale
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Magazine Features
From crown to orb…Everything you need to know about the coronation’s 5 sacred objects
Here’s the lowdown on how the coronation regalia symbolise divine authority
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Interviews
Charles Moore: ‘I’ve been a practising Christian all my life’
The journalist and former newspaper editor gives his view on the upcoming coronation of King Charles III
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Opinion
King Charles has been given fragments of the True Cross. But are they real?
A new Cross of Wales incorporates a relic of the True Cross, a personal gift of Pope Francis to the King to mark the upcoming coronation. The relic is made up of two small wooden shards said to be taken from the cross on which Jesus was crucified. But is there any evidence to suggest these fragments are genuine? Chris Sinkinson investigates
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Opinion
If King Charles wants a multi-faith coronation, it might be easier to disestablish the Church of England
The reported wranglings over the shape of the King’s coronation service suggest that Church and state need to be kept separate, argues George Pitcher
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News Analysis
Explainer: The anointing of King Charles III and why it matters
Holy oil for the anointing of King Charles III at his coronation on 6 May has recently been consecrated in Jerusalem. Catherine Pepinster explains the significance of anointing kings, why this oil is special and how its consecration was such an historic moment
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Opinion
'Not My King!' Why, as a Christian, I am willing to be arrested for opposing the monarchy
Symon Hill was arrested, handcuffed and put in a police van after interrupting the announcement of King Charles III in the centre of Oxford. He explains why as a Christian, he felt it necessary to intervene and make his voice heard
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Opinion
The Christian faith of King Charles III
Over the years there has been much speculation about the personal faith of the future king…
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Archive content
12 holy moments with the Queen - in pictures
We remember the life and faith of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II