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Which historic cathedral, located in the county of Kent, is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the mother church of the Worldwide Anglican Communion?

  1. A
    York Minster
  2. B
    Salisbury Cathedral
  3. Canterbury CathedralAnswer
  4. D
    St Paul's Cathedral

Answer

Canterbury Cathedral is the correct answer as it is both the seat of the Archbishop and the mother church of the Worldwide Anglican Communion.
Canterbury Cathedral holds a unique status as the mother church of the Worldwide Anglican Communion and the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Church of England. Its location in Kent has made it a major site of pilgrimage for centuries.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical location mentioned.
The cathedral is located in the county of Kent.
Canterbury is the primary city in Kent associated with an ancient cathedral of this status.
2
Recall the ecclesiastical role described.
The building is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The title 'Archbishop of Canterbury' directly links the role to Canterbury Cathedral.
3
Verify the international significance.
It is the mother church of the Worldwide Anglican Communion.
This is a specific historical and religious distinction held only by Canterbury Cathedral.

Key Concept

The religious and historical significance of Canterbury Cathedral in the Church of England hierarchy.
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