Michael Ipgrave
Bishop Michael Ipgrave is the Bishop of Lichfield and serves as the chair of the Church of England's liturgical commission. He has been at the forefront of discussions regarding the traditional practices of holy communion, defending the Church's current rules against the introduction of gluten-free and non-alcoholic options while emphasizing the importance of full participation in the sacrament.
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The Rt Rev Michael Ipgrave, the Bishop of Lichfield, stated that changing the elements of holy communion would require overturning settled positions in the Church of England.
Communion wine cannot be alcohol-free, Church rules
Ghana· 2025-02-10
Michael Ipgrave, the Bishop of Lichfield and chair of the church liturgical commission, stated that such a step would overturn established traditions in the Church of England.
Церковь Англии сочла безалкогольное вино не подходящим для причастия
Russia· 2025-02-10
Michael Ipgrave, the bishop of Lichfield, stated that changing the rules would overturn settled positions in the Church of England.
Church of England refuses call for gluten-free wafers and non-alcoholic wine | Anglicanism
United Kingdom· 2025-02-09