IFI

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IFI is the acronym for the Philippine Independent Church, a self-governing Christian denomination that broke away from the Roman Catholic Church in the early 20th century and is known for its nationalist roots.


Statements (36)
Predicate Object
instanceOf Christian denomination
independent church
religious organization
alsoKnownAs Aglipayan Church
Iglesia Filipina Independiente
country Philippines
denominationalFamily Independent Catholic
Old Catholic-related
doctrine belief in the Holy Trinity
belief in the divinity of Jesus Christ
use of sacraments
emergedFrom Philippine Revolution era nationalism
emphasizes inculturation of Christian faith in Filipino context
national sovereignty
social justice
foundingContext Philippine nationalist movement
foundingMotivation assertion of Filipino nationalism
religious independence from Rome
foundingPeriod early 20th century
fullName Philippine Independent Church
governance episcopal polity
self-governing
hasCharacteristic Filipino-led clergy
independent from papal authority
nationalist roots
headquartersLocation Philippines
liturgicalTradition Catholic-style liturgy
orientation nationalist church
primaryLanguageOfWorship English
Filipino
local Philippine languages
regionServed Filipino diaspora communities
Philippines
religion Christianity
separatedFrom Roman Catholic Church
theology Catholic tradition

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Philippine Independent Church
alsoKnownAs

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