Five Most Beautiful Churches in Nigeria

Construction of the current building was however designed by architect Bagan Benjamin and the foundation stone was laid by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) on 21 April 1925. It was completed in 1946.

In 1976 the relics of Rev Dr Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a former Yoruba slave who became the first African bishop in the Anglican Church, were translated to the cathedral. There is a cenotaph erected as a memorial of him.

3. The Synagogue of the Church of All Nations

Constructed in 1991, this edifice became one of the most visited places in Nigeria. The architecture of the synagogue fits into its surroundings effortlessly.

Designed and built with lot of arches, spacious openings, and palm trees adorning it’s perimeter. As you walk up to the front entrance, you are greeting with a sizable stained glass window with scenic depictions of various Jewish holidays.

The Catholic Church arrived Owerri and established as a mission in June 1912. It was not until 1954 that the construction of the cathedral began but the Nigerian Civil War stopped construction from 1967-1970 and was not until 1980 that it was dedicated.

Irish Bishop, Joseph Brendan Whelan, led the plan to build a modern cathedral in Owerri.

With majority of the funds being sourced from outside of Nigeria, coming from Rome for the most part.

5. All Saints Anglican Church, Onitsha

The All Saint Anglican Church constructed back in 1949 by the former British Governor-general of Nigeria, Sir John Stewart Macpherson, but was built in phases over the years.

This place of worship survived the Nigerian civil war. The church aims to blend the old and new in a rich order of service that seeks to meet everyone’s needs.