National Christian Centre
The National Christian Centre (previously known as the National Ecumenical Centre and sometimes known as the National Church of Nigeria) is a non-denominational Christian church building, located in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria.
National Christian Centre | |
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National Church of Nigeria | |
National Christian Centre, Abuja | |
9°03′07″N 7°29′40″E / 9.05194°N 7.49444°E | |
Address | Abuja, FCT |
Country | Nigera |
Denomination | Non-denominational Christianity |
Associations | Christian Association of Nigeria |
Website | national-christian-centre |
History | |
Former name(s) | National Ecumenical Centre |
Status | Church |
Founded | 1989 |
Dedicated | 2 October 2005 by Peter Akinola, the Anglican Primate of Nigeria |
Architecture | |
Architectural type | Church |
Style | Postmodern Neo-gothic |
Completed | 2005 |
Specifications | |
Number of spires | 1 |
History edit
The church was designed in a Postmodern version of the 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 edit
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 edit
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Interior of the church
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Pipe organ at the right wing of the church
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Arches seen in the church interior
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Garden by National church of Nigeria
See also edit
References edit
- ^ . Church of Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2011-06-28.
External links edit
- Official website