The African Orthodox Church (AOC), a religious movement born in response to racism in the Catholic faith tradition, is still serving its purpose a century after its inception.
Though AOC membership has dipped significantly from its early years, members of the national and local branches of the church gathered over the weekend to honor the legacy of founder George Alexander McGuire in a two-day centennial celebration.
The in-person festivities were rescheduled to February after COVID-19 delayed the September anniversary gathering last year. A luncheon was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel inside Miami Merchandise Mall Saturday, Feb. 19, followed by a celebratory mass the next day that featured guest speakers, special performances and out-of-state visitors.
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