- Denominational Profile
- Distribution
- Trends
- Member Profile
- Data Sources
Denominational Profile
History
split into Anglican Orthodox Church of North America (1963) |
| The Anglican Orthodox Church was founded in 1963 by Bishop James P. Dees, a former Episcopal Church priest. |
Membership Data
| Year | Clergy | Churches | Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 19 | 38 | - |
| 1971 | 19 | 38 | 2,500 |
| 1972 | 14 | 37 | 2,630 |
| 1983 | 8 | 40 | 6,000 |
Data were taken from the National Council of Churches' Historic Archive CD and recent editions of the Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches. Denomination descriptions provided by Dr. J. Gordon Melton, Director, Institute for the Study of American Religion (ISAR). [More information on data sources]
