Orthodox Anglican Communion

The Orthodox Anglican Communion (OAC) is a communion of churches established in the United States, in 1964 or 1967, by James Parker Dees. It was formed outside of the See of Canterbury and is not part of the Anglican Communion. The OAC adheres to the doctrine, discipline and worship contained in the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and the 1562 Articles of Religion.

The OAC was created as a conservative alternative to the mainstream Anglican Communion. Its presiding bishop also serves as its metropolitan. It claims to have "over one million lay members".

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