Cherubim and Seraphim Church of Nigeria

27/02/2026

CONCERNING LENT, HALLELUJAH AND GLORY

Seraph Omogbolahan Sh*ttu

During Lent, many churches refrain from saying Alleluia or Hallelujah. Yet in the same services, they still say, The Lord’s name be praised, or respond with Glory.

At first glance, this appears inconsistent. But when we examine it biblically and theologically, we see that the issue is not praise itself. It is liturgical expression.

First, meaning.

Hallelujah comes from two Hebrew words.
Hallelu means Praise and it is a command.
Yah refers to Yahweh.

So Hallelujah literally means Praise Yahweh. It is not merely an emotional shout. It is a directive to ascribe honor to God.

Now consider Glory.

In Hebrew, glory which is kavod means weight, honor, splendor.
In Greek, glory which is doxa means praise, honor, exaltation.

To give God glory is to praise Him.
So linguistically and theologically, praise and glory are inseparable.

In the Psalms, praise and glory function together.
Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name in Psalm 29 verse 2.
Giving glory is an act of praise.

In Revelation 19 verse 1, heavenly worship declares,
Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God.

Historically, traditions such as the Roman Catholic Church omit Alleluia during Lent as a symbolic fast from a resurrection acclamation strongly associated with Easter joy. This is not a biblical command. It is a liturgical discipline meant to heighten solemn reflection.

When a leader says, Praise the Lord, the traditional response is Alleluia. During Lent, some replace it with The Lord’s name be praised or simply Glory. Yet both responses are still acts of praise. The vocabulary changes, but the theology remains intact.

Even in more serious liturgical responses where Alleluia, Hosanna, Salvation and Glory may be shortened during Lent to only Glory, the substance of praise is not removed. Glory itself is an ascription of honor to God. As long as glory is being given, the action commanded by Hallelujah is still being fulfilled.

Therefore,HALLELUJAH should never be a problem

Praise the Lord

27/02/2026

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07/11/2025

His Most Eminence Baba Aladura Emmanuel Abiodun Alogbo JP
The Supreme Head (Baba Olori) of Cherubim and Seraphim Churches Worldwide

05/11/2025

05/11/2025

BABA OLORI TASKS ALL CSMC LEADERS TO BE INVOLVED IN UNIFICATION, OAIC AND CAN

The Spiritual Head (Baba Olori ) of the cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria, His most Eminence Prophet Dr Emmanuel Abiodun Alogbo has enjoined all District chairmen, ministers in charge of model churches,and parishes of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church to set up ecumenical committees to be actively involved in all activities concerning the Unification,OAIC and CAN.

In his keynote address delivered during the annual conference and convention of the CSMC held at the Galilee land, Orile Igbon, Baba Olori, who recognized the achievements recorded so far by the church in some state chapters within these bodies of Christ, therefore called for more dedication, extension, supports and patience to achieve positive results.

The Supreme Head also used the opportunity to pray for all violent prone communities where christians are predominantly populated especially in southern kaduna and other parts of the country affected by climate change leading to economic hardship, homelessness and loss of properties.

His most Eminence Prophet Dr Emmanuel Abiodun Alogbo, the Supreme Head of Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church also doubles as the Spiritual father of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movements Church Worldwide.

The CSMC Annual Conference and convention tagged 'Great Mercies' ( Isiah 54:7) is a yearly program aimed at positioning the church in limelight, setting agenda for the the new year with participants drawn from its districts and beyond across the globe. The Conference which started on November 2nd is expected to end on the 9th.