Orthodox Mission in Nigeria
Orthodoxy in Nigeria carries the Mission task through the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa, under the missionary Patriarch, His Beatitude Theodoros II, and through the Holy Archdiocese of Nigeria, shepherded by His Eminence Archbishop Nikodemus.
Our News & Updates
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Pastoral Presence and Ministry in Southeastern Nigeria
On Sunday, March 1, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Nikodemos, Metropolitan of Nigeria made a pastoral visit to the Orthodox Community of the Archangel Michael in Uli, Ihiala (Anambra State). The… Read more ⇢
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First Visit to Saint John Chrysostom in Umuofor
On Saturday, 28 February 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Nikodemus, Metropolitan of Nigeria, made his first official pastoral visit to the Orthodox Community of Saint John Chrysostom in Umuofor Owu-Amakohia, Ikeduru… Read more ⇢
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Great Lent: Beyond Mere Appearance to the Joy of the Resurrection
By Archbishop Nikodemus, Metropolitan of Nigeria. Before speaking about Great Lent, we must first recall a fundamental truth: the spiritual life is not measured by outward appearance. The Gospel continually… Read more ⇢
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Thanksgiving at the Resurrection Cathedral
On Sunday, 9 November 2025, at the Holy Cathedral of the Resurrection in Lagos, the Orthodox Community observed with reverence and joy the annual Thanksgiving celebration, which this year coincided… Read more ⇢
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The Orthodox Mission in State of Benue
The Orthodox Mission in Nigeria With faith, love, and hope, the Orthodox Church is charting a new path on the blessed land of Nigeria. This phrase captures the struggle and… Read more ⇢
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Metropolitan of Nigeria attends official reception hosted by Greek Embassy for celebration of Greek Revolution
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, on the occasion of the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos and the celebration of the commencement of the Greek War of Independence of… Read more ⇢
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Visit of Mr. Harry David to the Holy Metropolis of Nigeria
It was with great joy and honour that His Eminence Archbishop Nikodemus, Metropolitan of Nigeria, welcomed Mr. Harry David of the Leventis-David family, major shareholders of A.G. Leventis Nigeria (Bottling… Read more ⇢
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Sunday of Orthodoxy at the Metropolis of Nigeria
Sunday of Orthodoxy and the Priest Ordination of Fr. Anthony. Cathedral of The Dormition of The Virgin Mary, Anambra State, Nanka! Undoubtedly every missionary work in the African continent is… Read more ⇢
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His Eminence Archbishop Nikodemus paid a visit to the Federal Capital of Nigeria
His Eminence the Archbishop of Nigeria Nikodemus paid a visit to the Federal Capital of Nigeria where he met with H.E. Mr Athanasios Kotsionis, Ambassador of Greece to Nigeria, and… Read more ⇢
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Archbishop Niκodemus visited Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
To the city of Benin, Edo State of Nigeria, lead his missionary steps the Metropolitan of Nigeria Nikodemus, on Sunday 15th December 2024. At the airport of the city his… Read more ⇢
