The Church of Ireland sees itself as that 'part of the Irish Church which was influenced by the Reformation, and has its … See more

Christianity in Ireland is generally dated to the mid to late fifth century AD, when the Romano-British cleric Saint Patrick began his conversion mission, although the exact dates are disputed. Prior to the 12th century, th… See more

The head of the Church of Ireland is, ex officio, the Archbishop of Armagh. In 1870, immediately prior to its disestablishment, the Church provided for its internal government, led by a General Synod, and with financi… See more

The Church of Ireland experienced a major decline in membership during the 20th century, both in Northern Ireland, where around 65% of its members live, and in the Republic of Ireland. The church is still the second-lar… See more

The centre of the Church of Ireland's teaching is the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The basic teachings of the church include:
• Chalcedonian Christology; Jesus Christ is fully huma… See more