Celestial Church of Christ

Celestial Church of Christ
"Spiritual headwashing" in Cotonou, Benin
ClassificationPentecostal
OrientationAfrican initiated church
GovernanceRev Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, Pastor Head, CCC Worldwide (2002–Date)
RegionWorldwide
HeadquartersPorto-Novo
Supreme Headquarters: Tchakou Benin
International Headquarters: Mission House, Ketu, Lagos, Nigeria
Holy City: Celestial City Imeko, Ogun State
FounderSamuel Oshoffa
Origin29 September 1947
Porto-Novo, Benin
Official websiteCelestial Church of Christ Worldwide

The Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) is a Pentecostal church in the Aladura movement, which was founded by Samuel Oshoffa on 29 September 1947 in Porto-Novo, Benin.[1] It has spread from West Africa to countries in Europe, such as Belgium, France, and the United Kingdom,[2][3] but a number of its parishes are located in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos and Ogun State.[3]

  1. ^ Adetonah, A. (1972). Lumière sur le Christianisme Céleste (in French). p. 85.
  2. ^ "In pictures: The African Christian congregations of London". BBC News. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  3. ^ a b Henry, Christine; Noret, Joël (2008). "Le Christianisme Céleste en France et en Belgique". Archives de sciences sociales des religions (143). Cairn: 91–109. doi:10.4000/assr.16703. Retrieved 2 August 2010.