National Christian Centre

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National Christian Centre
National Church of Nigeria
Neo-gothic
Completed2005
Specifications
Number of spires1

The National Christian Centre (previously known as the National Ecumenical Centre and sometimes known as the National Church of Nigeria) is a

Christian church building, located in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria
.

History

The church was designed in a

Neo-gothic style by Nigerian architectural firm Darchiwork Group, located in Lagos
.

The project was started around 1989, then lay dormant for several years until 2004, when the Christian Association of Nigeria organized a committee to ensure its speedy completion. The dedication, on 2 October 2005, coincided with the celebration of Nigeria’s 45th anniversary as an independent nation.[citation needed]

The dedication service was presided over by the Most Reverend Peter Akinola, the Anglican Primate of Nigeria.[1]

Layout and access

The church is built in a neo-gothic style and has several pivoted arches with a wide nave leading to the altar. The altar, placed at the centre of the church completes a full rotation every ten minutes. A pipe organ is fitted to the right wing of the church, close to which sits the choir. Stained glass windows which employ a simple but attractive mix of yellow, green and red colours can be seen all around the church.[citation needed]

When not being used for Christian ceremonies, it is open to the public. Guided tours are available for anyone interested in having a look. In some cases, members of the public are only allowed to tour the church when accompanied by a guide.[citation needed]

Gallery

  • Interior of the church
    Interior of the church
  • Pipe organ at the right wing of the church
    Pipe organ at the right wing of the church
  • Arches seen in the church interior
    Arches seen in the church interior
  • Garden by National church of Nigeria
    Garden by National church of Nigeria

See also

References

  1. ^ "National Ecumenical Centre dedicated in Abuja". Church of Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2011-06-28.

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