Orthodox Archdiocese of Nigeria

10/08/2026

04/06/2026

His Eminence Metropolitan Nikodemus of Nigeria, on the occasion of the beginning of the BECE examinations of the students of Dormition of Mary College Nanka, sent a paternal message of blessings, encouragement, and spiritual support to the students, teachers, and their families.

04/06/2026

His Eminence Metropolitan Nikodemus of Nigeria, on the occasion of the beginning of the BECE examinations of the students of Dormition of Mary College Nanka, sent a paternal message of blessings, encouragement, and spiritual support to the students, teachers, and their families.

Archbishop Nikodemus of Nigeria sends blessings and encouragement to the students of Dormition of Mary College Nanka.

30/05/2026

With great joy and thanksgiving to God, the Orthodox Archdiocese of Nigeria of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa rejoices in the baptism of ten new faithful on the blessed Feast of Pentecost in Benue State. The Holy Mystery of Baptism was celebrated by Archimandrite Fr. Andrew Ioraver, whose dedicated pastoral and missionary ministry continues to bear beautiful fruits.

As the Church commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, ten catechumens received Holy Baptism and Holy Chrismation, becoming members of the Body of Christ and beginning a new life in the Orthodox faith.

These baptisms are a joyful witness to the growth of the Orthodox Church in Nigeria and to the ongoing missionary work of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa.

May the Holy Spirit guide and strengthen these newly illumined Christians throughout their lives.

20/05/2026

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11/05/2026

With spiritual joy and the participation of many faithful, the festal Divine Liturgy in honour of Saint Christopher the God-Bearer, Patron Saint of St. Christopher Orthodox Cathedral, Awo-Idemili, Imo State, was celebrated once again this year with the paternal blessings and prayers of His Eminence Metropolitan Nikodemus of Nigeria.

During this blessed spiritual gathering, a total of nine (9) honorary certificates and ecclesiastical distinctions were presented to members of the local community who distinguished themselves through selfless service, exemplary Christian life, steadfast faith, and continued support for the Holy Orthodox Church and her missionary work in Nigeria.

The honorary Certificates were graciously awarded on behalf of His Eminence Metropolitan Nikodemus and presented through the parish priest, Fr. Linus Okpala, who continues to serve the youth and all the faithful of the parish with love, dedication, and sacrificial pastoral care, offering a true example of devoted priestly ministry.

Despite many challenges, the Orthodox community of Awo-Idemili continues to grow spiritually and socially, preserving a living spirit of faith, unity, and hope for the future of Orthodoxy in Nigeria.

May Saint Christopher continue to protect and strengthen all the faithful, granting peace, health, and spiritual progress to every family and to the entire parish community.

03/05/2026

NIGERIA- Your Miracle Begins with a ‘Yes’

On the Sunday of the Paralytic, Metropolitan Nikodemus of the Archdiocese of Nigeria offered a profound reflection on the deeper meaning of healing presented in the Gospel. He emphasized that paralysis is not only a physical condition, but more importantly a spiritual reality that affects the soul when it loses hope.

Drawing from the message of the day, His Eminence noted that many people experience moments of abandonment, often expressing the painful sentiment, “I have no one.” Yet, he reminded the faithful that even in such moments, Christ is never absent. On the contrary, Christ is already present, standing before each person, ready to restore and renew.

Metropolitan Nikodemus highlighted that the beginning of healing requires a personal response. A simple yet sincere “yes” to Christ opens the way for transformation, allowing the grace of God to act in one’s life. It is through this willingness that the miracle of restoration begins.

Referencing the words of the Gospel, “Rise, take up your bed, and walk” (John 5:8), he underscored that this command is not only historical but remains a living call to every believer today—to rise from spiritual paralysis, to regain strength, and to walk forward in faith.

He concluded his message with the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection, affirming the enduring hope of the faithful: Christ is Risen.

03/05/2026

On the Sunday of the Paralytic, we learn something simple yet powerful:
it is not only the body that becomes paralyzed, but also the soul when it loses hope.

Even when we say, “I have no one,”
Christ is already standing before us.

All it takes is a small “yes” from us, and then the miracle begins.

“Rise, take up your bed, and walk.”
(Gospel of John 5:8)

28/04/2026

From the very first moment of my arrival in Nigeria, through personal efforts and through the trust and respect that Mr. Barnabas shows towards my person, many important opportunities and meaningful collaborations have gradually opened for the benefit of our Holy Metropolis and the wider missionary presence of the Orthodox Church in Nigeria.

With great joy and thanksgiving to the Triune God, my stay in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, was marked by the official presentation of the architectural plans for the new Orthodox Church to be built in the city by Mr. Barnabas Barnabas, President of Vita Construction, who is personally undertaking, with full funding, both the design and the construction of the project. At the same time, he presented to me the distinctive architectural vision and the innovative features that will characterize the new Holy Church.

This is a particularly important project, which will serve as a spiritual landmark and point of reference for Orthodoxy in the capital of Nigeria. The Holy Church will be dedicated to the Holy Apostle Barnabas, founder and protector of the Church of Cyprus, becoming a meaningful spiritual bridge of witness and unity.