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Why More African Americans Are Drawn to the Orthodox Church

September 29, 2016 By Fr. John 3 Comments

The African-American community is being drawn to Orthodox Christianity, inspired by its roots in Africa, claims to authenticity, and reverence to black saints. Karl Berry is one of a few black Americans to be ordained an Orthodox priest. He grew up in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. He said he’s “always had a love for […]

Filed Under: Mainline Protestants, Methodist/Wesleyan Tagged With: african american, black, orthodox

To Be Black and Orthodox: Part of My Story

April 15, 2016 By Fr. John 26 Comments

by John Gresham, Jr. I have a friend who is considering becoming an Orthodox Christian. She is African-American and is concerned that by joining the Orthodox Church that she would be turning her back on black culture. While she likes everything about the ancient faith, she notices the lack of Negro spirituals and the preaching […]

Filed Under: Baptists, Latest Stories Tagged With: african american, black, convert, John Gresham Jr, orthodox

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