Nistories of Churches in Ipoti Ekiti Area of Ekiti -Nigeria

A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHURCHES IN IPOTI ARCHDEACONRY OUR SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, IPOTI – EKITI According to the history of Christianity in Nigeria, Christianity in Ipoti-Ekiti can be traced to the one that started in Badagry in 1842. It came late to Ekiti land because of Kiriji war and Ekiti Parapo war which ranged from 1877 to 1893. Hence Christianity began in Ekiti in 1893. Among those who planted Christianity in Ijero area was Pa Ogunleye who was a native of Ipoti. He was the one sent by Madam Helena Fatiregun Doherty from Lagos to Ijero, but Pa Ogunleye did not make influence on the Christianity in Ipoti. Christianity in Ipoti started in 1897 through a man named Samson Ajayi Ogbon Edun who was a native of Ipoti. This†¦show more content†¦The foundation of the present church was laid in 1981 and dedicated in 2004. LIST OF CHURCH WORKERS 1. Mr. Oye 2. Mr. John Ajayi 3. Mr. Olaniyan 4. Mr. Olusanmokun 5. Mr. Williams 6. Rev. A Amoo Elegbede - 1974 – 1981 7. Rev. S.K. Adeloye - 1981 – 1982 8. Rev. J.J. Aledare - 1982 - 1987 9. Rev. Canon S.A Fatuase - 1987 – 1988 10. Rev. S. Yemi Oke - 1988 – 1994 11. Rev. S.A Awosusi - 1994 – 1996 12. Rev. A.B.S Jegede - 1996 – 2002 13. Rev. Canon J.A.O. Ajayi - 2002 – 2003 14. Rev. Canon Mike O Oguntuase - 2003 – 2007 15. Rev. Canon T.o. Akinyemi - 2007 – 2009 16. Rev. Canon V.O. Akintoye - 2009 – 2010 17. Rev. canon S.K.O.B Akinola - 2010 - Date ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, AYEGUNLE-EKITI Christianity was introduced to Ayegunle ny Pa Abraham Adeogun in the year 1897. He was supported by some people who had embraced Christianity from their places of work. Some of this people were: D.F. Inadagbo, Pa J.R. Ayegbusi, Elijah Oke, Jonathan Abe, Jacob Usikalu, Isaiah Aderaku Omikunle and Emmanuel Aladelokun Bankole. Other converts who joined them were Samuel Omoobe, Amos Adeoye, Daniel idibon, Josiah Ogunleye, Ologun Ele, Abigail Aderibise, Gabriel Adalumo, Johusa Alaka, Jacob Egbede Ajayi. In the beginning Christians were faced with persecution and were going to Ijero to worship. In 1900 the first church wasShow MoreRelatedNistories of Churches in Ipoti Ekiti Area of Ekiti -Nigeria2364 Words   |  10 PagesA BRIEF HISTORY OF CHURCHES IN IPOTI ARCHDEACONRY OUR SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, IPOTI – EKITI According to the history of Christianity in Nigeria, Christianity in Ipoti-Ekiti can be traced to the one that started in Badagry in 1842. It came late to Ekiti land because of Kiriji war and Ekiti Parapo war which ranged from 1877 to 1893. Hence Christianity began in Ekiti in 1893. Among those who planted Christianity in Ijero area was Pa Ogunleye who was a native of Ipoti. He was the one sent by