In mid nineteenth century, the Anglican Church witnessed an erosion of its authority over British society to the benefit of Protestant sects. William Palmer, a specialist in theology, believed the solution resided in Ecumenism. To him, the Roman-Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox Churches were branches of the same universal Church. Unlike the Tractarians who looked to Rome, Palmer saw in the Orthodox Church the essence of the primitive Church. He therefore spent his life attempting to convince religious authorities at home, in Russia, Scotland and Greece, that the Anglican faith was comprised in Orthodoxy and vice-versa. However, after years of research, analysis and numerous publication on the subject, Palmer realised that both the Anglican and Orthodox Churches had grave inconsistencies which were incompatible with his beliefs. Disillusioned, he converted to Catholicism although still committed to the reunification of Christianity.

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