Dr. Gavin Ashenden on why he left the Anglican Church

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As an academic, canon theologian, and member of the Anglican Synod, Dr. Gavin Ashenden was regarded as a rising figure in the Church of England. Appointed as a chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II and later consecrated a bishop, Ashenden was deeply immersed in Anglican tradition and culture. However, he began to worry about the direction the Church was taking as he saw it departing from traditional Christian values. When he voiced his concerns publicly, the Lord Chamberlain gave him an ultimatum: remain silent or resign as chaplain to the Queen. Dr. Ashenden chose to resign and would eventually leave the Anglican Church to become Catholic. In this interview with EWTN’s Colm Flynn, he reflects on what led to that decision and shares his thoughts on where the Anglican Church is headed today.