C&S Unification (Encyclopedia)

Cherubim & Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria (commonly C&S Unification) is a Nigerian umbrella body of organized Cherubim & Seraphim (C&S) church bodies, registered on 9 September 1999.^[1] Often described as a “conference of conferences”, its members are autonomous church bodies rather than individuals, and not every C&S church worldwide belongs to it. Its stated aims are to restore the unity of the C&S, to standardize liturgy and practice as far as possible, and to advance the development of the movement.^[1]

Origins of the movement

The wider Cherubim & Seraphim movement belongs to the Aladura tradition of Nigerian-founded Christian churches. Its founder, Moses Orimolade Tunolase, was born in 1879 as Orimolade Okejebu, of the Tunolase branch of the Oshodi Dynasty of Ikare-Akoko in present-day Ondo State.^[1] After years as an itinerant evangelist through what are now Kogi, Kwara, Oyo, and Osun States, he arrived in Lagos in 1924.^[1] In June 1925 came his encounter with Christiana Abiodun Akinsowon, from which grew a prayer and revival fellowship led by the two of them. The movement was founded on 9 September 1925, first named Seraphim; Cherubim was added to the name before the end of that year.^[1]

In 1929 an internal dispute divided the movement into two groups, one led by Orimolade and the other by Abiodun, and further divisions followed, producing the many organized C&S church bodies that exist today.^[1]

Formation of the Unification

The Unification was registered on 9 September 1999, the 74th anniversary of the movement’s founding, as an umbrella body through which organized C&S churches cooperate while each retains its own identity, governance, and congregations.^[1] Its published headquarters is Seraphim Land, KM 40, Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, Maba Village, Ogun State.^[4]

Structure and governance

The Unification’s published governance comprises the Ecclesiastical Council, composed of the spiritual heads of member churches under the Supreme Head (Olori), with members listed in four groups plus other members and proxies representing heads of churches;^[2] and the National Executive Council, a 123-position body responsible for implementation, communication, and coordination, including chapter representatives and national wings.^[3] Geographic chapters cover Nigerian states and international regions including Europe and Côte d’Ivoire,^[3] and national organs include the National Youth Fellowship, National Corpers Fellowship, National Army of Salvation, Council of Prophets and Prophetesses, and Good Women Congress.^[8]

Constituent churches

The church’s website lists 44 constituent churches in four groups (A, B1, B2, B3), including the Eternal Sacred Order of the C&S, C&S Movement Church, C&S Church of Christ, C&S Society, C&S Ọna Iwa Mimọ, Divine Order of C&S, and Faith Mission C&S.^[8] The Ecclesiastical Council roster counts more members per group than the navigation list; the two datasets await reconciliation.^[2][8] See the directory of constituent bodies.

Leadership

The Supreme Head (Olori) leads the Ecclesiastical Council and serves as overall head. The church’s news service reports that Prophet (Dr.) Emmanuel Abiodun Adewale Alogbo (18 April 1933 – 30 July 2026) was enthroned as 5th Supreme Head at Seraphim Land in late 2025, succeeding Emeritus Supreme Head Prophet (Dr.) Solomon Adegboyega Alao,^[6] and that he died on 30 July 2026 at his Lagos residence, aged 93.^[5] As of the last review of this article, no successor had been announced on official channels. Reported enthronement dates differ between the installation report and the obituary; the discrepancy awaits official clarification.^[5][6]

Centenary (2025)

On 9 September 2025 the wider Cherubim & Seraphim movement marked one hundred years since its founding. The centenary belonged to the whole movement in all its branches, and is distinct from the anniversary of the Unification’s own 1999 registration.^[1]

Institutions

The church promotes Moses Orimolade University, named for the movement’s founder; its launch and construction progress have been covered by the church’s news service.^[7]

References

Encyclopedia articles

Christiana Abiodun AkinsowonCo-figure of the Cherubim & Seraphim movement's founding; her June 1925 encounter with Moses Orimolade Tunolase began the fellowship from which the movement grew.
Glossary of the C&S TraditionShort explanations of the words a newcomer meets in the Cherubim & Seraphim world, from Aladura to Seraphim Land.
Moses Orimolade TunolaseFounder of the Cherubim & Seraphim movement (1879 to 1933 era figure; the church's own account records his birth in 1879 and the movement's founding in 1925).

Last reviewed 10 September 2026. All claims trace to the sources above; the full fact-by-fact register with confirmation status is maintained in the project’s verification documentation. This article does not present unconfirmed explanations of doctrine or practice as official teaching.