The Orthodox Christians of Nigeria | Full Documentary

The Orthodox Christians of Nigeria | Full Documentary

Witness the riveting story of the rise of Orthodox Christianity in the southern part of Nigeria in this new documentary film by the director of "The Little Convent."

For years, a man named Stephen Tema, together with hundreds of others whom he converted to Orthodox Christianity, waited for a Hierarch to come to Nigeria to Baptize the Faithful and to Ordain clergymen for them. In the meantime, Stephen was arrested, beaten, and rejected by nearly all of his friends and family for preaching Orthodox Christianity. He continued to pray for a Hierarch to come, until one day—against all odds—his prayer was answered.

In this story of sacrifice, betrayal, loss, and triumph, you will see the ups and downs of the Orthodox Christian missionary endeavor in Africa’s largest populated country.

When the news of what was happening in Nigeria began to spread, Orthodox Christian communities from around the world came together to support the hundreds of Faithful living there. Thank you to all those who supported this worthy cause.

Words cannot express how thankful we are to all those who helped make it possible to complete this documentary and to show this film to the whole world! Without your prayers and support, it wouldn’t be possible for the Seminary to produce projects like this.

All that being said, the Seminary invites you to be transported to the land of Nigeria and to experience the incredible journey of the Orthodox Christians of Nigeria.

The Orthodox Christians of Nigeria | Full Documentary

Presented by Saint Photios Orthodox Theological Seminary

Directed by Timothy Schenone

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Special thanks to the following communities and groups for their help with the missionary work in Nigeria:

The Saint John of San Francisco Orthodox Monastery in Cobleskill, NY
The Holy Ascension Parish in Bearsville, NY
The Cathedral of Saint Markella in Astoria, NY
The Saint Maximus the Confessor Orthodox Christian Church in Owego, NY
The Holy Ascension of Christ Orthodox Church in Rochester, NY
The Convent of Saint Elizabeth the Grand Duchess of Russia in Etna, CA
The Saint Gregory Palamas Monastery in Etna, CA
The Saint Gregory of Sinai Monastery in Kelseyville, CA
The Hermitage of Saint Ignatius in Santa Cruz Naranjo, Guatemala
The Saint John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative

Hierarchs in documentary:

Metropolitan Demetrius of America
Metropolitan Ambrose of Methone
Bishop Maximus of Pelagonia

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Subtitles for this documentary are now available in multiple languages!

[matheusscarlatealves]

May God bless all Orthodox Christians in Nigeria ☦

[Non-ej]

I’m so happy for you to have found the Orthodox church. It’s about the love of god and his mother. To be humble and dedicated to your faith. May we all get strength as we follow the foot path of the lord🙏🏼

[GodHelpHumanity]

I'm happy to be one of the first comments. I believe this documentary will change many lives 🙏🏻 God bless you all!

[amykim]

I am so glad they have found pure Orthodoxy to save their souls :-)

[chryspelegris]

Beautiful movie, thank you for putting it all together and bringing awareness to the Church in Nigeria!

[Madolehag]

Wow! ❤️I didn’t realize I was going to need a box of Kleenex to get through watching this, A beautifully made documentary. Glory to God☦️☦️☦️🙏

[TheMikeSkvor]

May our Panagia save our faithful in Nigeria ☦️☦️☦️

[mafiw]

May Lord Jesus Christ bless you our sisters and brothers. We love you from Ethiopian Orthodox Church❤

[PLUTORUSKI]

Orthodox Christian in Nigeria ☦️ Abuja

[andersongoncalves]

Beautiful. God bless and protect all true Orthodox. Amen

[elainewaterhouse]

Thank you for a beautiful and moving documentary.

[joanchahine]

what a wonderful documentary, it should go world wild. Glory to God and God bless your efforts

[Bunfire]

I’m a Protestant but the baptismal scene was very touching. How wonderful..

[taraann-msoi]

Wow. Intriguing. May God bless you all. ❤

[theresachilz]

As an eastern Catholic this brought me to tears 😢

[seraphimwieber]

"Ummm.... Hello Based Department... I'd like to report an incident!" ☦️

[jiejoekwere]

Glad that orthodox church is in Nigeria, please is there one in Calabar?

[watsonjohn]

i am in india, there is no genuine true orthodox here, but if GOD wills i want to be an true orthodox . i recently left my family protestant church because orthodox is the true way .but i dont have an true orthodox church . please pray for me brothers and sisters. i love u my old calendar friends who are abroad, pray for me

[Theklatalks]

May the orthodox church continue to grow