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The Eikon Basilike, core text of the Society

The Society of King Charles the Martyr is an Anglican devotional society and one of the Catholic Societies of the Church of England. (It is also active in the Episcopal Church USA and has international members elsewhere). It is dedicated to and under the patronage of King Charles I of England (19 November 1600–30 January 1649), the only person to be canonized by the Church of England after the English Reformation. Download high resolution version (800x1320, 158 KB)Public domain image scanned from The Kings and Queens of England by Williamson, D. (1998). ... Download high resolution version (800x1320, 158 KB)Public domain image scanned from The Kings and Queens of England by Williamson, D. (1998). ... James Hamilton in 1623, aged 17. ... Image File history File links Eikon. ... Image File history File links Eikon. ... The Eikon Basilike (Greek: Eικων Bασιλικη, the Royal Portrait), The Pourtrature of His Sacred Majestie in His Solitudes and Sufferings, was a purported spiritual autobiography attributed to King Charles I of England. ... Since the time of the Oxford Movement in the Church of England, there have been organizations whose purpose is the propagation of the Catholic Faith within the Anglican Communion. ... The Church of England is the officially established Christian church[1] in England, and acts as the mother and senior branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion, as well as a founding member of the Porvoo Communion. ... The Episcopal Church or the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America is the American Church of the Anglican Communion. ... Charles I (19 November 1600 – 30 January 1649) was King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. ... November 19 is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1600 was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday of the 10-day slower Julian calendar). ... January 30 is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... // Events January 30 - King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland is beheaded. ... This article discusses the process of declaring saints. ... The Protestant Reformation was a movement which began in the 16th century as a series of attempts to reform the Roman Catholic Church, but ended in division and the establishment of new institutions, most importantly Lutheranism, Reformed churches, and Anabaptists. ...

Charles Stuart as an Anglican Martyr

King Charles, head of the House of Stuart was King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 27 March 1625, until his death. Charles I (19 November 1600 – 30 January 1649) was King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. ... The Coat of Arms of King James I, the first British monarch of the House of Stuart The House of Stuart or Stewart was a royal house of the Kingdom of Scotland, later of the Kingdom of England, and finally of the Kingdom of Great Britain. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ... Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots 2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by Kenneth I... March 27 is the 86th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (87th in leap years). ... Events March 27 - Prince Charles Stuart becomes King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland. ...

Charles believed in a sacramental version of the Church of England, called High Anglicanism, with a theology based upon Arminianism, a belief shared by his main political advisor, Archbishop William Laud. Laud was appointed by Charles as the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1633 and started a series of reforms in the Church to make it more ceremonial. This was actively hostile to the Reformist tendencies of many of his English and Scottish subjects. He rejected Calvinism of the Presbyterians, and insisted that the Church of England's liturgy be celebrated with all of the ceremony and vestments called for by the Book of Common Prayer. Many of his subjects thought these policies brought the Church of England too close to Roman Catholicism. The Church of England is the officially established Christian church[1] in England, and acts as the mother and senior branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion, as well as a founding member of the Porvoo Communion. ... The term Anglican (from medieval Latin ecclesia Anglicana meaning the English church) is used to describe the people, institutions, and churches as well as the liturgical traditions and theological concepts developed by the established Church of England, the Anglican Communion and the Continuing Anglican Churches (a loosely affiliated group of... For the Armenian nationality, see Armenia or the Armenian language. ... William Laud (October 7, 1573 – January 10, 1645) was Archbishop of Canterbury and a fervent supporter of King Charles I of England, whom he encouraged to believe in divine right. ... Arms of the see of Canterbury The Archbishop of Canterbury is the senior clergyman of the established Church of England and symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion. ... Events February 13 - Galileo Galilei arrives in Rome for his trial before the Inquisition. ... -1... Calvinism is a system of Christian theology and an approach to Christian life and thought within the Protestant tradition articulated by John Calvin, a Protestant Reformer in the 16th century, and subsequently by successors, associates, followers and admirers of Calvin, his interpretation of Scripture, and perspective on Christian life and... Presbyterianism is part of the Reformed churches family of denominations of Christian Protestantism based on the teachings of John Calvin which traces its institutional roots to the Scottish Reformation, especially as led by John Knox. ... The Church of England is the officially established Christian church[1] in England, and acts as the mother and senior branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion, as well as a founding member of the Porvoo Communion. ... The word leitourgia is derived from the two Greek words, leos and ergon. Leos, meaning the people of God and Ergon meaning the work. ... Vestments are liturgical garments and articles associated primarily with the Christian religions, especially the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran and Anglican Churches. ... For the novel by Joan Didion, see A Book of Common Prayer. ... The Roman Catholic Church or Catholic Church (see terminology below) is the Christian Church in full communion with the Bishop of Rome, currently Pope Benedict XVI. It traces its origins to the original Christian community founded by Jesus of Nazareth, with its traditions first established by the Twelve Apostles and...

Charles ruled in an era of great religious turmoil in Britain and at the end of the English Civil War he was executed. At his trial, he was charged with attempting to govern as an absolute monach rather than in combination with Parliament; with fighting against his people -he started the Civil Wars by sending his troops to attack Hull before Parliament had an official army; with continuing the war after the defeat of his forces (the continuation is often regarded as the Second English Civil War); with conspiring after defeat to promote yet another continuation; and with encouraging his troops to kill prisoners of war (often called war crimes today). (Robertson ibid ch 10) The English Civil War consisted of a series of armed conflicts and political machinations that took place between Parliamentarians (known as Roundheads) and Royalists (known as Cavaliers) between 1642 and 1651. ... The English Civil War consisted of a series of armed conflicts and political machinations that took place between Parliamentarians (known as Roundheads) and Royalists (known as Cavaliers) between 1642 and 1651. ... In the context of war, a war crime is a punishable offense under International Law, for violations of the laws of war by any person or persons, military or civilian. ...

Charles is officially regarded by the Church of England as a martyr because, it is said, he was offered his life if he would abandon the historic episcopacy in the Church of England. It is said he refused, however, believing that the Church of England was truly "Catholic" and should maintain the Catholic episcopate. His designation in the Church of England's calendar is "Charles, King and Martyr, 1649"^[1]. Bishop Mandell Creighton of London wrote "Had Charles been willing to abandon the Church and give up episcopacy, he might have saved his throne and his life. But on this point Charles stood firm: for this he died, and by dying saved it for the future." However he had already made a Covenant with the Scots to introduce Presbyterianism in England in return for the aid of Scots forces in the Second Civil War. The Church of England is the officially established Christian church[1] in England, and acts as the mother and senior branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion, as well as a founding member of the Porvoo Communion. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Episcopacy is the regime of church government by bishops (Lat. ... Two bishops assist at the Exhumation of Saint Hubert, who was a bishop too, at the église Saint-Pierre in Liège. ... Mandell Creighton (July 5, 1843 - January 14, 1901) was an English historian and Bishop of London. ...

When Charles was beheaded on 30 January 1649, Phillip Henry records that a moan was heard from the assembled crowd, some of whom then dipped their handkerchiefs in his blood, thus starting the cult of the Martyr King. However no other eyewitness source including Samuel Pepys records this. Henry's account was written during the Restoration (i e some 12 years after the event), Henry was 19 when the King was executed and he and his family were Royalist propaganda writers. (See J Rushworth in R Lockyer (ed) The Trial of King Charles I pp133-4) Salome and the Beheading of St. ... January 30 is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... // Events January 30 - King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland is beheaded. ... Samuel Pepys, FRS (23 February 1633 – 26 May 1703) was an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament, famous chiefly for his comprehensive diary. ...

There is some historical debate over the identity of the man who beheaded the King, who was masked at the scene. It is known the regicides approached Richard Brandon, the common Hangman of London, but that he refused, and contemporary sources do not generally identify him as the King's headsman. Ellis's Historical Inquiries, however, name him as the executioner, stating that he stated so before dying. It is possible he relented and agreed to do the deed, but there are others who have been identified. William Hewlett was tried for the murder after the Restoration and convicted. In 1661, two people identified as "Dayborne and Bickerstaffe" were arrested but then discharged. Henry Walker, a revolutionary journalist, or his brother William, were suspected but never charged. Various local legends around England name local worthies. Richard Brandon (? - June 20, 1649) was a 17th century English hangman. ... King Charles II, the first monarch to rule after the English Restoration. ... 1661 (MDCLXI) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 10-day slower Julian calendar). ...

It was common practice for the head of a traitor to be held up and exhibited to the crowd with the words "Behold the head of a traitor!"; although Charles' head was exhibited, the words were not used. In an unprecedented gesture, one of the prominent leaders of the revolutionaries, Oliver Cromwell, allowed the King's head to be sewn back on his body so the family could pay its respects. Charles was buried privately and at night on 7 February 1649, in the Henry VIII vault inside St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. The King's son, King Charles II, later planned an elaborate royal mausoleum, but this never eventuated. Oliver Cromwell (April 25, 1599–September 3, 1658) was an English military and political leader best known for making England a republic and leading the Commonwealth of England. ... February 7 is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... // Events January 30 - King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland is beheaded. ... For other meanings see Henry VIII (disambiguation). ... St Georges Chapel, Windsor St. ... Windsor Castle: The Round Tower or keep dominating the castle, as seen from the River Thames. ... Charles II (29 May 1630 – 6 February 1685) was the King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland from 30 January 1649 (de jure) or 29 May 1660 (de facto) until his death. ...

When the Church and Monarchy were restored on 19 May, 1660, Canterbury and York, being the two primacies of the Church of England, assembled their convocations and, added his name to the ecclesiastical calendar in the Book of Common Prayer to be celebrated on the day of his death. In the time of Queen Victoria this was however removed upon request by elected representatives of the Commons; now, 30 January is only listed as a "Lesser Festival." There are several Anglican/Episcopal churches dedicated to Charles I as "King and Martyr," in England, Canada, Australia and the United States. May 19 is the 139th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (140th in leap years). ... For the novel by Joan Didion, see A Book of Common Prayer. ... Queen Victoria, see Queen Victoria (ship). ... January 30 is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ...

The Society

Founded in 1894, the Society's stated purpose was "intercessory prayer for the defence of the Church of England against the attacks of her enemies." Since then, the objectives have extended to religious devotion in keeping with the traditions of Anglo-Catholicism. The terms Anglo-Catholic and Anglo-Catholicism describe people, groups, ideas, customs and practices within Anglicanism that emphasise continuity with Catholic tradition. ...

Today, the Society's stated objectives are:

• Intercessory prayer for the Church of England and Churches in communion therewith.
• Promotion of a wider and better observance of the Feastday of St. Charles, 30th January.
• Work for the reinstatement of the Feast of St. Charles in the Kalendar of The Prayer Book from which it was removed in 1859 without the due consent of the Church as expressed in Convocation; the Feast was restored to the Kalendar in the Alternative Service Book of 1980 and a new collect composed for Common Worship in 2000.
• The propagation of the true knowledge about the life and times of S. Charles, and winning general recognition of the great debt the Church of England owes to him for his faithfulness unto death in defence of the Church and Her apostolic ministry.
• The support of efforts to build and equip churches dedicated under the patronage of S.Charles the Martyr (both at home and overseas).

Outside of England, the objectives vary slightly, especially in regard to the Feast of St. Charles, which is widely observed by the church in some places and not in others. It is unclear whether SKCM is currently active in the United States. // Christianity In Christian practice, intercessory prayer is the act of one person praying for or on behalf of another person or situation. ... The Church of England is the officially established Christian church[1] in England, and acts as the mother and senior branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion, as well as a founding member of the Porvoo Communion. ... The term Communion is derived from Latin communio (sharing in common). ... The Forum for European-Australian Science and Technology Cooperation (FEAST) is a non-government organisation aimed at highlighting and developing collaborative research activities between Europe (European countries and the European Union) and Australia. ... A page from the Hindu calendar 1871-72. ... For the novel by Joan Didion, see A Book of Common Prayer. ... A Convocation is a group of people formally assembled for a special purpose. ... The Alternative Service book 1980 was the first complete prayer book produced by the Church of England since 1662. ... Common Worship is a series of books of services and prayers, known as a liturgy, published by the Church of England. ...

The Patrons of the Society are Lord Nicholas Windsor; the Rt Hon Lord St. John of Fawsley; the Rev'd. Fr. J. M. Charles-Roux, I.C.; Sir Leslie Fielding, KCMG; and Rev'd Canon Arthur Middleton. The Lord Nicholas Windsor is a member of the British Royal Family. ... Norman Anthony Francis St John-Stevas, Baron St John of Fawsley, PC (born May 18, 1929), is a British Conservative politician, author and barrister. ... On the Orders insignia, St Michael is often depicted subduing Satan. ... A canon (from the Latin canonicus and Greek κανωνικωσ relating to a rule) is a priest who is a member of certain bodies of the Christian clergy subject to a rule (canon). ...

Catholic Societies within Anglicanism

Since the time of the Oxford Movement (also known as the "Catholic Revival") in the Church of England (and her sister churches), there have been organizations whose purpose is the propagation of Catholic faith and practice within the Anglican tradition. The Society of King Charles the Martyr is among the most famous of these societies, which include the Society of Mary (Anglican), the Guild of All Souls and the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament. The Oxford Movement was a loose affiliation of High Church Anglicans, most of them members of the University of Oxford, who sought to demonstrate that the Church of England was a direct descendant of the Christian church established by the Apostles. ... Blessed Virgin Mary A traditional catholic image of Mary, entitled the Immaculate Heart of Mary The Society of Mary is an Anglican devotional society dedicated to and under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary. ... The Guild of All Souls is an Anglican devotional society dedicated to prayer for faithful departed Christians. ... The Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament (CBS) is a devotional society in the Anglican Communion dedicated to venerating the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. ...

Each of these societies champions one aspect of Catholic faith and practice which otherwise could be considered under-emphasized by the Anglican Churches as a whole. For the Society of King Charles the Martyr, this is the cultus of Saint Charles I of England, King and Martyr.

See also

• Charles I of England
• Anglican Communion
• Anglo-Catholicism
• Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament
• Guild of All Souls
• Society of the Holy Cross
• Society of Mary (Anglican)

Charles I (19 November 1600 – 30 January 1649) was King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. ... The Anglican Communion uses the compass rose as its symbol, signifying its worldwide reach and decentralized nature. ... The terms Anglo-Catholic and Anglo-Catholicism describe people, groups, ideas, customs and practices within Anglicanism that emphasise continuity with Catholic tradition. ... The Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament (CBS) is a devotional society in the Anglican Communion dedicated to venerating the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. ... The Guild of All Souls is an Anglican devotional society dedicated to prayer for faithful departed Christians. ... The Symbol of the Society of the Holy Cross The Society of the Holy Cross is an international Anglo-Catholic society for priests in the Anglican tradition. ... Blessed Virgin Mary A traditional catholic image of Mary, entitled the Immaculate Heart of Mary The Society of Mary is an Anglican devotional society dedicated to and under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary. ...

References

1. ^ See entry for 30 January on the Church of England website, Holy Days section

External links

• The Website of the Society of King Charles the Martyr in England
• The Parish Church of King Charles the Martyr, Tunbridge Wells, England
• Historical documents on Charles as Martyr
• Parish Church of St. Charles, King & Martyr, Huntsville, Alabama, USA
• Profile of Charles I from the official website of the British Monarchy
• Charles Stuart's defence at his Trial