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Denominational Profile
The Albanian Orthodox Archdiocese in America dates back to the arrival of Albanian Christians in the United States in the early 20th century. The Archdiocese was organized in 1930. It became independent after Albania fell under Communist rule.
Membership Data
| Year | Clergy | Churches | Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 6 | 6 | - |
| 1929 | 6 | 6 | - |
| 1935 | 6 | 10 | 3,500 |
| 1936 | - | 13 | 3,137 |
| 1937 | - | 10 | - |
| 1950 | 11 | 11 | 5,500 |
| 1951 | 12 | 12 | 12,000 |
| 1952 | 12 | 12 | 12,000 |
| 1953 | 13 | 13 | 12,500 |
| 1954 | 14 | 14 | 13,500 |
| 1955 | 14 | 14 | 13,500 |
| 1956 | 15 | 15 | 14,000 |
| 1960 | 17 | 14 | 11,600 |
| 1962 | 20 | 15 | 15,000 |
| 1965 | 15 | 13 | 15,000 |
| 1966 | 15 | 12 | 7,000 |
| 1967 | 15 | 12 | 17,000 |
| 1969 | 18 | 13 | 40,000 |
| 1971 | 23 | 13 | 62,000 |
| 1974 | 23 | 15 | 40,000 |
| 1978 | 25 | 16 | 40,000 |
Source
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]
