On July 30, 1822, James Varick was consecrated as the first bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (AME Zion Church). This was a significant event in the history of the church, which is one of the oldest African American denominations in the United States. Varick was a prominent leader in the church and played a key role in its establishment and growth, especially at a time when African Americans faced immense challenges and discrimination, even within religious communities. His consecration marked an important step in the empowerment of African Americans in their religious and social lives.
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