on September 5, 1804, Absalom Jones was ordained as the first African American priest in the Episcopal Church. This was a significant moment in American religious history, as it marked a major step towards racial equality within the church and was a reflection of the broader push for African American rights and recognition in the early 19th century. Absalom Jones was also a prominent abolitionist and social leader, known for founding the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia.
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