Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Benin City

5 NOEL OSAMEDE UYI - 2 weeks ago

It was great to see the Oldest Church in Africa or West Africa built Oba Esigie, who was made the head of the Church in the 16th Century. One interesting fact that isn't too known is that the Akpakpava road where it is, the true name is:"PAPA VIA" meaning the pope's way or the pope's road

5 Adaeze Ezenwa - 3 years ago

The oldest church in Nigeria with the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II as the head.

3 Nura Adamu - 2 years ago

Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Benin City is a traditional Church with the Oba of Benin as the Head of the church. It is an historic place. It has a nice view, easily accessible, it has a drive through, a spacious car park, a mikano generator for Power supply in case of power outage.

5 Kennedy Osagie - 3 years ago

This historic cathedral is a reminder of how the past remains a major part of our future. Christianity came to the Benin Kingdom through the visits of missionaries who got the king baptized and built a place of worship that has remained relevant till date.

4 Ofili Uche - 6 months ago

I'd never go inside because of my beliefs but the from a close look, the place looks well put together.

5 John Osawe - 3 years ago

The Holy Aruosa Cathedral is a historic worship place for the Benin people.

Partly, a symbol of the early Christian influence on the Benin culture, the structure was initially built by the Portugese as a place of worship during their expedition to Benin City, in 1506 it became known as the Holy Aruosa Cathedral, under the then leadership of Oba Esigie.

The Church, said to be the oldest church in Africa, was established by the Portuguese before they started the Roman Catholic and other churches. Today, it is common to see tourists from America and Europe visiting the church. The purpose of their visit is to come and see the first church in Nigeria because according to them, they have seen that the establishment of churches in Nigeria have been expanding.

4 Alexander Oamen - 3 years ago

Located at Akpakpava in Benin city, it is known to be the church of the Oba u0026 the elderly binis, thou the church is very open to the public... Combination of catholic u0026 traditional rites... Oldest church in Benin city(maybe one of the oldest in 9ja) dates back to the coming of the Portuguese to Benin Kingdom...