| Celestial Church of Christ | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Classification | Pentecostal |
| Orientation | African initiated church |
| Governance | Rev Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, Pastor Head, CCC Worldwide (2002–Date) |
| Region | Worldwide |
| Headquarters | Porto-Novo Supreme Headquarters: Tchakou Benin International Headquarters: Mission House, Ketu, Lagos, Nigeria Holy City: Celestial City Imeko, Ogun State |
| Founder | Samuel Oshoffa |
| Origin | 29 September 1947 Porto-Novo, Benin |
| Official website | Celestial 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]
- ^ Adetonah, A. (1972). Lumière sur le Christianisme Céleste (in French). p. 85.
- ^ "In pictures: The African Christian congregations of London". BBC News. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ 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.