203:(AMEZ). Alleyne studied in the United States and was ordained there. He held appointments as a pastor in churches across the United States, served as a trustee of several educational institutions and edited AMEZ's journal. Alleyne was elected a bishop of the church in 1924, becoming the first AMEZ bishop to be elected by unanimous vote. His first posting was as resident bishop to Africa, during which he made attempts to reform the church's missions and expand its reach. Returning to the US in 1928 he held appointments to two AMEZ districts and as a representative to the Commission of Army and Navy Chaplains during
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