👉 Episcopalians are a religious denomination that originated in England and is now recognized as a distinct group within Christianity. They trace their roots back to the early medieval period when Anglicanism was still under development, with the Church of England being formed by King Henry VIII. The term "episcopalians" refers to those who have received ordination or consecration from the Bishop of London, which is the bishop of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales. The denomination emphasizes a close relationship with the Church