{"id":293525,"date":"2022-01-12T07:42:36","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T06:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/?p=293525"},"modified":"2022-01-12T07:42:36","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T06:42:36","slug":"list-of-orthodox-churches-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/list-of-orthodox-churches-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Orthodox Churches in Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The concept of Orthodoxy in Christianity essentially is the abidance to the tenets of Scriptures that the early Church represented. The decrees of the seven ecumenical councils guiding Orthodox Christianity include the condemnation of views that Son (Jesus Christ) is a created being inferior to the Father, the definition of the nature of the Holy Spirit as being equal in the concept of Trinity, the confirmation of Mary as the birth giver of God, the affirmation of Jesus as being God and man, the condemnation of pre-existence of the soul, declaration of the human and divine wills of Christ and the support of veneration of icons while forbidding their worship, which is regarded as the Triumph of Orthodoxy. In Nigeria, there are several churches that adopt these beliefs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-293526\" src=\"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/List-of-Orthodox-Churches-in-Nigeria.jpg\" alt=\"List of Orthodox Churches in Nigeria\" width=\"615\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/List-of-Orthodox-Churches-in-Nigeria.jpg 615w, https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/List-of-Orthodox-Churches-in-Nigeria-600x345.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is a list of Orthodox Churches in Nigeria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, Lagos<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: No. 144B Olabode George Street, Victoria Island, Lagos<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint George Coptic Orthodox Church, Cross River<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: School Housing, No. 5 Edem Street, Atekong, Calabar City, Cross River State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, Akansco<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Akansco, Cross River State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Mark Coptic Orthodox Church<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Ikot Asuquo Edem, Atimbo East City, Akpabuyo, Cross River State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Cathedral Church of Saints Peter and Paul (Orthodox Anglican Communion), Lagos<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Oluyole Bus Stop, No. 49 Ibijioke Street, Off Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Lagos State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Orthodox Archdiocese of Nigeria, Lagos<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Mushin, Lagos Mainland, Lagos State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Stephen Indian Orthodox Church, Lagos<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Ilupeju, Lagos State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Antioch Christian Evangelical Assembly, Lagos<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: No. 82 Old Ojo Road, Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Byzantine Orthodox Church<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Makogi, Magboro Town, Magboro-Owode, Ogun State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Pan-African Orthodox Christian Church, Lagos, Victoria Island<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: No. 1C Admiralty Road, Off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Orthodox Christian Mission Centre<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Lagos State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>The Ecumenical Orthodox Church<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: St. Peter&#8217;s Parish, No. 4 Alumuku- Mbele Road, Mbaga Ushongo, Benue State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Anthony The Great Monastery<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Lagos State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Universal Orthodox Church<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Sagamu, Ogun State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Anthony Orthodox Ecclesiastical Seminary<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Lagos, Lagos State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>The Cathedral in honour of the Resurrection of Christ<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Victoria Island, Lagos State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Anthony Orthodox Chapel<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Victoria Island, Lagos State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Apostle Peter Apostle Chapel<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Festac Town, Lagos State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Apostle Andrew Orthodox Monastery<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Tarkwa Bay, Lagos State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Apostle Varnavas Orthodox Church, Abonnema<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Abonnema, Rivers State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint John&#8217;s Orthodox Church, Ibadan<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Sanyo, Ibadan, Oyo State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Holy Trinity Orthodox Church<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Umuhuokobia, Imo State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint John Chrysostom Orthodox Church, Amakohia<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Amakohia, Imo State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Temple in the name of Saint Christofer<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Awo-Idemiri, Imo State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Seraphim of Sarov Orthodox Church, Port Harcourt<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Archangel Orthodox Church, Neni<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Neni, Anambra State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Annunciation of the Theotokos Orthodox Church, Benin City<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Benin City, Edo State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Nectaire Orthodox Church, Gboko<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Gboko, Benue State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Andrew Orthodox Community<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Federal Capital Territory, Abuja<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint John the Prodrom Orthodox Church, Ozubulu<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Ozubulu, Anambra State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Basil Orthodox Church<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Etti, Ananka, Orumba North, Anambra<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Mark Orthodox Church, Onitsha<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Onitsha, Anambra State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Nakna Town Orthodox School<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Orumba, Anambra State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Dormition of Mary Orthodox Cathedral<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Nkwo-Agu, Nanka, Anambra State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Transfiguration of Our Saviour Orthodox Church, Ihiala<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Ihiala, Anambra State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church, Ihiala<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Ihiala, Anambra State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saints Apostles Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Akokwa<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Akokwa, Anambra State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Holy Cross Orthodox Church, Akokwa<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Akokwa, Anambra State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Anthony Orthodox Church<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Akokwa, Anambra State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Moses the Black Orthodox Church, Anambra<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Agbilagba, Anambra State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint John the Chrysostom Orthodox Church, Awka<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Ifite, Awka, Anambra State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Mark Orthodox Church, Onitsha<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Onitsha, Anambra State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church, Enugwu-Agidi<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Enugwu Agidi, Njikoka, Anambra State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>New Testament Church of the Orthodox Apostolic Faith, Abuja<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Federal Capital Territory, Abuja<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>New Testament Church of the Orthodox Apostolic Faith<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Edo State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>New Testament Church of the Orthodox Apostolic Faith<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Ekiti State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>New Testament Church of the Orthodox Apostolic Faith<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Kogi State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>New Testament Church of the Orthodox Apostolic Faith<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Kwara State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>New Testament Church of the Orthodox Apostolic Faith<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Niger State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>New Testament Church of the Orthodox Apostolic Faith<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Plateau State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Genuine Orthodox Church<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: No. 7 Association Avenue, Makogi, Ogun State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Michael&#8217;s Orthodox Parish, Uli<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Uli, Anambra State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>African Church, Abeokuta<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Idi Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>African Church, Osogbo<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Isale-Ijebu, Egbatedo, Osogbo, Osun State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Nigerian Diocese of the Alexandrian Orthodox Church<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Federal Capital Territory, Abuja<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Saint Ignatius the Theophorus Orthodox Church<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Ukpor, Anambra State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Orthodox Church of Saint Dionysius<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Borno State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Y.N LCC Bulumkutu, Maiduguri<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Maiduguri, Borno State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Bethel Covenant International Sanctuary Inc., Kwamba<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: No. 3 Mallam Isah Street, Kwamba, Niger State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Abuja<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Location: Wuse II, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Church of Christ (COCIN), Yola<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Address: Yola, Adamawa State<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The start of Orthodox Christianity in Nigeria stemmed from the period of colonialism and was spearheaded by the Greek nationals. However, it was in 1966 that the first Orthodox Church in Nigeria was built by Anastasia and Christoduola Levedi for the Greek community residing in the country at that time. Thereafter, Orthodox Churches sprung over the country, particularly in the Southern region, that is, South-East, South-West, and South-South of Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>The distinctive attributes of Orthodox churches are entrenched in the tenets and principles that guide them. The belief in one God, and in Jesus as Son of God, and the affirmation of Mary as the birth giver of God are values upheld by Christian Orthodoxy. Orthodox Churches also uphold the belief in the death and subsequent resurrection of Jesus, the equality of the Holy Spirit with the other members of the trinity, and the admission of baptism cleansing the filth of sins. The adherents of the orthodox doctrines rely on the observances of early churches of the apostles to guide them navigate the practice of Christianity in contemporary times.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The concept of Orthodoxy in Christianity essentially is the abidance to the tenets of Scriptures that the early Church represented. &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"List of Orthodox Churches in Nigeria\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/list-of-orthodox-churches-in-nigeria\/#more-293525\" aria-label=\"More on List of Orthodox Churches in Nigeria\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2534,"featured_media":293526,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3090],"tags":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/List-of-Orthodox-Churches-in-Nigeria.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6w1sx-1emh","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/293525"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2534"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=293525"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/293525\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":293527,"href":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/293525\/revisions\/293527"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/293526"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=293525"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=293525"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=293525"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}