Chris O'Moore
Chris O'Moore | |
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Chris O'Moore holding the opening of an art exhibition in Mytilene in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Christopher Michael Schuff |
| Born | February 6, 1979 Carmichael, Sacramento County, California U.S. |
| Origin | Sacramento, California |
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| Occupation(s) | Visual Artist, Composer, Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | CELLAR productions |
Chris O'Moore (formerly Christoforos Schuff; born February 6, 1979, in Sacramento, California, as Christopher Michael Schuff) is a former Greek-Orthodox priest, musician and artist recognized for his humanitarian work and social activism. He is known for his writings and discourses on religion and society, social justice, human rights and participation in inter-faith dialogue. O'Moore has appeared in the media regularly, especially in Norway and Greece, since 2006. He lived full-time as a trans woman from 2020, known as "Christine", before detransitioning in 2023. He has been the subject of several documentaries and in various programs in Europe and the United States for his work with refugees.
O'Moore has been described as "unorthodox" (translated) and "colorful in black" (translated), due to his way of life and stances on certain religious and social issues.