Amid persecution, Christians in Nigeria, including Orthodox Christians under the authority of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa, continue to practice their faith with joy and hope. See photos of the celebration of the Circumcision of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the Feast Day of St. Basil the Great, with the cutting of the vasilopita, at the Orthodox Cathedral of The Resurrection of The Lord in Lagos here.
“11 Christians Killed During Christmas Day Attacks,” International Christian Concern, December 28, 2024:
12/28/2024 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) — As Christians worldwide celebrated Christ’s birth, armed Islamic militants targeted Christian communities in Kwande County, Benue state, killing 11 people. The largest attack occurred during church services in Turan, a predominantly Catholic Tiv community near the borders of Taraba state and Cameroon. Unidentified Islamic militants launched additional surprise attacks, leaving many people injured and forcing many others to evacuate their homes. Numerous homes were damaged as well….
