Orthodox Archdiocese of Nigeria

Clergy and Communities

Our priests and deacons are living bearers of the apostolic tradition. With love, humility, and zeal, they serve the faithful and offer daily spiritual support. Through their ministry, the Orthodox faith takes root and blossoms in every place and culture throughout Nigeria.
This section presents the communities of our Archdiocese and the clergy who, with devotion and dedication, bring the light of Christ to every corner of the nation.

(A) ARCHDIOCESAN DISTRICT OF ABUJA:

1. St. Apostolos Varnavas Community – Abuja

Clergy: V. Rev. Archimandrite Cornelius Osuji, Catechist: Brother Nnamdi Ume 08038782497

(B) ARCHDIOCESAN DISTRICT OF LAGOS:

1. Cathedral of The Resurrection of the Lord, 

Block 2, Iddo Compound, (A.G. Leventis premises) Ebute-Metta, Lagos

Postal address: P.O.Box 75550, Victoria Island, Lagos. Tel: 09078693761. 

Email: orthodoxchurchofresurrection@gmail.com

Clergy: Protopresbyter Fr. James Nwaba. Fr. Cyprian Ekeocha.

2. Chapel of St. Anthony

Ebute-Metta. 

(C) ARCHDIOCESAN DISTRICT OF ANAMBRA STATE:

1. Dormition of the Virgin Mary. 

Nanka,Orumba L.G.A., Anambra State. P.O.Box 151, Nanka. 

Stations: St. Moses the Ethiopian (Agbilagba), St. Catherine (Umudala), St. John Chrysostom (Ifite), St. Nectarios (Ubahu), St. Basil the Great (Etti).

Priest: Protopresbyter Fr. John Okolo. Chairman: Mr. Basil Ezebem. Secretary: Mr. Emmanuel Ezeh. Chairlady: Chinyere Okafor

Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools (Rector: Parish Priest) 

2. The Archangels. 

Neni, Anaocha LGA, Anambra State. Postal Add: P.O.Box: 320, Neni.

Priest: V. Rev. Archimandrite Benjamin Ezieme. Chairman: Mr. Chukwuma Ejidike

3. St. Ignatius the God-bearer.

Ukpor, Nnewi South LGA, Anambra State. Postal Add.: P.O.Box 12, Ukpor. 

4. St. Gregory the Theologian. 

Uga, Aguata L.G.A., Anambra State. Postal Add.: P.O.Box 46, Uga, Aguata L.G.A., Anambra State. Priest: V. Rev. Archimandrite Benjamin Ezieme. Chairman: Mr. V.C. Nweze

5. Virgin Mary Full of Grace. 

Umudioka, Dunukofia L.G.A., Anambra State .Postal add.: P.O.Box 32, Umuchigbo, Umudioka. Priest: Fr. Stephen Okeke. Chairman: Prince Ifeanyi Makachi

6. St. Nicholas. 

Enugu-Agidi, Njikoka L.G.A., Anambra State. Postal Add.: P.O.Box 99, Enugu-Agidi. Priest: Fr. Paschal Emeodi, Chairperson: Mr. Lawrence Anyanechi

7. Holy Cross. 

Nzagha-Ukpor,Nnewi South LGA, Anambra State. Postal Add.: P.O.Box 169, Ukpor.  

8. St Peter and Paul. 

Ihiala, Ihiala L.G.A., Anambra State. Parish Priest: Fr. Anthony Abour-okoh. 

9. St. Michael.

Uli, Ihiala L.G.A., Anambra State Postal Add.: P.O.Box 96, Uli, Ihiala LGA, Anambra State. Priest: Fr. Anthony Abour-okoh.

10. Transfiguration of the Lord.

Lilu, IhialaL.G.A.,Anambra State .Postal Add.: P.O.Box 445, Ihiala.

11. St. Mark 

Onitsha, Anambra State. 

(D) ARCHDIOCESAN DISTRICT OF BENUE STATE:

1. St. Stephen’s Orthodox Parish, Yamto, Mbagba.

Chairman: Simon Faikyon. Parish Priest: V. Rev. Archimandrite Andrew Ioraver, Deacon Fr. Bernard VelemHinga.

2. St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church, Dzer.

Chairman: Marcellinus Achia. Parish Priest: V. Rev. Archimandrite Andrew Ioraver.

3. St. Nektarios, Gboko.

Chairman: Uchenna Agu. Parish Priest: V. Rev. Archimandrite Andrew Ioraver.

4. Emmanuel Christ the Savior. Nursery and primary school, Karmem,Ikyura-ya. 

Chairman: Martin Kumbur. Parish Priest: V. Rev. Archimandrite Andrew Ioraver.

5. St. Paul’s Orthodox Church, Mbaagwa, Ande.

Chairman: Godwin AondohembaIorember. Parish Priest: V. Rev. Archimandrite Andrew Ioraver.

6. St. Moses the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, Ugba,Logo LGA.

Chairman:GideonEmerry. Parish Priest: Fr. Charles Iortyom.

7. St. Euphemia, Mbakua,Kwande LGA.

Chairman: Dominic Mamu. Parish Priest: Fr. Charles Iortyom.

8. St. James, TseDaa ,Ugba.

Chairman:DavidTerzungwe. Parish Priest: Fr. Charles Iortyom.

9. Holy Cross, Nor,Mbayegh. 

Chairman: Benjamin Amenger. Parish Priest: Fr. Charles Iortyom.

10. St. Thomas, Atee-Ikov.

Chairman:Teryila Mamu. Parish Priest: Fr. Charles Iortyom.

11. St Michael, Nyev.

chairman: Emmanuel Zwawua. Parish Priest: Fr. Charles Iortyom.

12. St. Catherine’s Orthodox parish, Mbaagasema,Tsekucha.

Chairman:Japhet Dondo.Parish Priest: Fr Moses Tortyah.

13. Transfiguration of the Lord, Ada, Mkovur. 

Chairman: Augustine Ngerior.Parish Priest: Fr Moses Tortyah.

14. Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, MbakyuraBuruku. 

Chairman: Peter Katyo.Parish Priest: Fr Moses Tortyah.

15. St. Anthony,Usaka.

Chairman: Samuel Kor Msuega. Parish Priest: Fr Moses Tortyah.

(E) ARCHDIOCESAN DISTRICT OF IMO STATE:

1. St. Christopher.  

Awo-Idemili, Orsu L.G.A., Imo State. Parish Priest: Protopresbyter Linus Okpala. Chairman: Mr. Livinus Onyemachukwu

Stations: Annunciation of the Virgin Mary (Okwuamaraihe), St. Philip (Ohukabia), St. John the Baptist (Ede Ukwu), St. Andrew the Apostle, (Isieke/Edenta), St. Moses (Amaimo), St. Irene (Ahaba), Ss. Athanasius and Cyril (Amaokwe), Holy Cross, (Ubahaezedeke). School: Nursery and Primary. 

2. The Nativity of the Lord. 

Umuhu-Okabia, Imo State, Postal Add.: P.O.Box 1703, Orlu, Imo State, 

Parish Priest: Protopresbyter Linus Okpala

3. St. Anthony. 

Akokwa, Ideato North L.G.A., Imo State Postal Add.: P.O.Box 123, Akokwa, 

4. St. George.

A.I.A. Ihetenansa, Orsu LGA, Imo State. Chairman: 

(F) ARCHDIOCESAN DISTRICT OF DELTA STATE:

1. Saint Paul. 

Oyede, Isoko South, Delta. Catechist: Mathew. Chairman: Mr. Sylvester Atadize, Secretary: Mr. Ignatius Emamezi, Treasurer: Mr. Omoroka Emmanuel. Women Chairlady: Mrs. Sophia Imogu. Youth President: Miss Beauty Record.

2. St. Gregory the Theologian.

Aviara, Isoko. Chairman: Mr. Anthony Ebor, Secretary: Joseph Edward, Treasurer: Mrs. Monica Aghatu. Women Chairlady: Presbytera Grace Ememazi. Youth President: Mr. Emmanuel Reuben.

3. Saint Mark.

Ukpude, Isoko South.

4. Saint Catherine

Ewokpaka, Isoko South. Catechist: Thomas Udhe

5. St. Michael.

Ibedeni, Ndokwa East, Kwale, Delta. Catechist: Reuben Akporiewoh

6. St. John.

Olomoro, Isoko South.

7. St. George.

Ivrogbo, Isoko South. Catechist: Reuben Akporiewoh

(G) ARCHDIOCESAN DISTRICT OF EDO STATE:

1. St. Luke the Evangelist.

157, Upper Mission Road, New Benin, Benin City, Edo State. Priests: Fr. Stephen Igetei, Fr. James Igetei. Chairman: Mr. Pius Onwuzulike

2. St. Basil the Great.

Iselue-Ewohimi, Edo

3. The Annunciation of the Virgin Mary

Afashio-Uzaroe, Edo.

(H) ARCHDIOCESAN DISTRICT OF RIVERS STATE:

1. St Irene. Port Harcourt. 

Chairperson: Mrs. Elizabeth Granville, Secretary: Mr. Alpheus, Treasurer: Eugenia Duru.

Clergy of the Holy Archdiocese of Nigeria, seconded from the Church of Greece, who serve with dedication and zeal, strengthening the missionary, pastoral, and philanthropic work of the Orthodox Church in Nigeria.

1. V. Rev. Archimandrite Kyrillos Alexandropoulos

2. V. Rev. Protopresbyter Anthonios Gallis

3. V. Rev. Protopresbyter Anastasios Leontiades

List of CLERGY of the Holy Archdiocese of Nigeria
  1. V. Rev. Archimandrite Benjamin Ezieme.
  2. V. Rev. Archmandrite Cornelius Osuji.
  3. V. Rev. Archmandrite Andrew Aondofa Ioraver.
  4. V. Rev. Archimandrite Kyrillos Alexandropoulos.
  5. V. Rev. Protopresbyter Mark Tom Briggs.
  6. V. Rev. Protopresbyter Stephen J. Igetei.
  7. V. Rev. Protopresbyter Anthonios Gallis.
  8. V. Rev. Protopresbyter John Okolo.
  9. V. Rev. Protopresbyter Stephen Okeke.
  10. V. Rev. Protopresbyter Linus Okpala.
  11. V. Rev. Protopresbyter James Igetei Osikhuemhe.
  12. V. Rev. Protopresbyter James Nwaba.
  13. V. Rev. Protopresbyter Anastasios Leontiades
  14. Fr. Christian Charles.
  15. Fr. Paschal Chigozie Emeodi.
  16. Fr. Cyprian Ayodele Ekeocha.
  17. Fr. Anthony Abour-okoh.
  18. Fr. Moses Tortyah.
  19. Deacon Fr. Bernard Velem Tinga.
  20. V. Rev. Protopresbyter Anthony U. Igwemadu (Retired).
  21. v. Rev. Protopresbyter Christopher Nwaeke Okafor (Retired)