Diocese of Okrika
Diocese of Okrika
A Christ-centered community of faith in the heart of Okrika, honoring our heritage and building a bold future.
The Beginning (1878): Christianity arrived in Okrika in 1878 through vision, not force. Missionaries came with a dream: transformation through the Gospel. By May 1881, Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther officially named our church. St. Peter's Cathedral (1924) still stands today as a testament to enduring faith.
Growth (1983-2003): Decades of steady growth saw new churches planted and leaders trained. By 1983, Okrika became an Archdeaconry; in 2003, the Diocese of Okrika was established, shifting our future and mission to new heights.
The Mission Continues (2003-Today): From our first Bishop, Rt. Revd. T.R. Abere, to our current Bishop, Rt. Revd. Dr. Enoch Atuboyedia, our legacy expands: scholarships, youth development, church planting, prayer, and growth across 16 archdeaconries. Our journey continues, vision grows, and mission remains.
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We envision a diocese where Scripture is central, the Gospel transforms, and every generation grows in Christ.
The vulnerable are supported, the marginalized are valued, and practical help meets real needs.
Okrika Grammar School, founded in 1940, stands as a beacon of education and community impact. After 85 years, its restoration in March 2025 continues our tradition of holistic transformation—proving that investment in youth and education shapes the future of Okrika and Nigeria.
We worship God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As Anglicans, we live biblically, liturgically, and missionally, seeking to transform and serve our community in the Okrika context.
Every great leader has a beginning. For Bishop Enoch Atuboyedia, that beginning was right here in Okrika—the same streets, the same communities, and the same families he now serves as Bishop.
Growing up in a Christian home where faith was lived out daily, young Enoch sensed God's call at an early age, leading to a lifelong journey of preparation and service.
Whether mentoring youth or providing episcopal oversight, his ministry is marked by accessibility and authenticity, remaining deeply connected to the heart of Okrika.
"His passion is simple: see lives transformed, families strengthened, and communities touched by the love of Christ."
17 Archdeaconries, Deaneries & Chaplaincies Serving Okrika The Diocese of Okrika reaches communities across the region through 70+ congregations organized into archdeaconries, deaneries, and chaplaincies.