DIOCESE OF WARRI (ANGLICAN COMMUNION)
About us
The Anglican Diocese of Warri welcomes you with open arms. God is still in the business of raising committed people who will fly his banner high in this end time.
The Church of Nigeria has over the years become established as the champion of mission efforts and has maintained its reputation as the fastest-growing province in the Anglican Communion.
Our Mission
He Lights: The Father’s heart for the Church is to be a lighthouse expected to bring the light of the Gospel to the Dark World, Reaching out to the Lost, HURTING and separated from God.
Our Crest
The Crest (or Logo) of the Diocese of Warri is a shield divided into two sections: an upper and a lower. The upper section carries three veritable symbols of Christianity worldwide, namely, Read more
Our Belief
The Apostles’ Creed
I BELIEVE in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. Read More
Our History
Diocese of Warri Delta State is in the Ecclesiastical Province of Bendel, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).
Christianity invaded the geographical Read More
Archdeacons
Parishes
Chapels
Churches
DIOCESE OF WARRI
Inaugurated January 25, 1980
BISHOP
THE RT. REVD. CHRISTIAN ESEZI IDE, JPBISHOP
THE RT. REVD. CHRISTIAN ESEZI IDE, JP
BISHOPSCOURT: N.C.E, B.A. M.L.S, Dip.Th.
ADDRESS: 17, Mabiaku Road, G.R.A., P.O. Box 4571,Warri, Delta State,Nigeria.
GSM: 08051022680, 08039476737
EMAIL: angdioceseofwarri@yahoo.com
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Latest News
No shame, with the Holy Spirit – Bishop Ide
As the Holy Spirit rests upon you, may shame and disgrace be far from you (cf Isaiah 61:1,7), in Jesus Christ's name! December is blessed for you. Happy New Month +
Bishop’s Blessings for November
May the Lord show you His ways and teach you His paths (Psalm 25:4), whenever you're on a crossroad (Exodus 3:2). In Jesus Christ's name. Happy and blessed new to you and your family! Rt Rev’d Christian Esezi Ide, JP
14 Priests Preferred Archdeacons and Canons by Bishop Christian Ide, JP
It was another glorious and joyful day yesterday, during the Diocesan Board meeting held at the St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Ogunu, Warri, as his lordship, the Rt Rev’d C E Ide, JP, the lord Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Warri graciously pronounced the...
Happy birthday to our lord Bishop!
The ultimate measure of true leadership is not to maintain followers but to produce leaders. Over six decades ago, at about 3 am. on Monday morning, precisely September 21, 1959, a church leader was born into the family of Jude Ofodidun Ide. He was thus christened,...
Bishop Ide’s September Benedictions
Dearly beloved, receive grace to respond with prayer and worship whenever you are faced with adversity, and may deliverance follow (see Acts 16:25-40). In Jesus Christ's name. Welcome to September of your blessings, in Jesus name! +
Transfer Update: Bishop Ide Appoints a New Canon Residential as 14 Priests are Transferred.
His lordship, the Rt Rev’d C E Ide, JP, the lord Bishop of the Diocese of Warri at the Appointment Board meeting today announced the transfer of some clergymen across the Diocese. These includes the following: 1. Ven. Paradise Onoriose from St. Matthew's Church,...
Hurray, It is Our Bishop’s Enthronement Anniversary!
Let us rejoice and celebrate, today is our father and Bishop's Enthronement Anniversary! A word of prayer for our Diocesan, the Rt Rev’d C E Ide, JP
May Christ show you the way when in doubt
There are moments when each one of us becomes confused like Thomas (cf John 14:5). May the Lord help you at such times to hold on to Jesus who is The Way (John 14:6), in Jesus Christ's name! Happy New Month!Bishop C. E Ide, JP
By the Holy Spirit, You will bear fruit that will reveal the Lord – Bishop Ide
Our life may be the only version of Jesus that someone sees(Galatians 5:13b). May the Holy Spirit continue to work in and through you; and bear fruit in you that reveals God's love and goodness to others in Jesus Christ's name. Happy New Month. Bishop Ide
Synod 2024 Begin in grand style
St Luke’s Church was agog as the third Session of the Fourteenth Synod kicked off with the Diocesan Board meeting, presided over by the Diocesan and President of Synod, His lordship, the Rt Rev’d C E Ide, JP. In attendance were our beloved mother in Israel, Mrs...
Remember God’s promises over your life – Bishop Ide
When we walk through a season of uncertainty in life and God seems silent, we need to remind ourselves that God has good plans for us (Jeremiah 29:11). It's my prayer that whenever you feel blinded by fear and uncertainty, may you remember God's promises over your...
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May evidences of Christ’s Resurrection be found in you
When people look for evidence of the resurrection of Jesus Christ in your life, may they find it (cf 2 Cor. 3:2), in Jesus Christ's name. Happy New Month +
2024: The Upward Way
As you lift up your soul unto the LORD, may you triumph over your enemies (Psalm 25:1-2); and may they lose their self confidence (Nehemiah 6:16) as the LORD grants you success in your life's endeavours. In Jesus Christ's name. Happy New Year. +
#Thanksgiving: Six years ago, God delivered our Bishop
People of God, this time six years ago, our ever faithful God removed sorrow from us all by preserving the life of our father, the Rt Rev’d C E Ide, JP in a ghastly motor accident on his way from a national assignment. We must count this blessing and return every...
Lean on God to bounce back – Bishop Ide
It's my prayer that whatever challenging situations you may currently be facing, may the Lord help you to lean on Him so as to bounce back (Acts 14:19-20). In Jesus Christ's name! +Bsp Bishop's Blessings for December
Diocese of Warri Holds A One-day Synod
...Elects new Clerical Synod Secretary ... Passes resolution to open her own MFB On the 18th day of November 2023 will go down the history books as a memorable day for Diocese of Warri as she held a one-day synod, at St. James' church, Oviorie Ovu. The synod started...
The Bishop’s blessing for August
May the Lord give you godly wisdom that will bear fruit in the lives of others (1 Kings 3:28) in Jesus Christ's name! Enjoy fruitfulness in August. Happy New MonthBishop
Bishop’s Blessing for July
Every temptation we face is often laced with a lie to deceive us that God is not good, not trustworthy, and does not have our best interests at heart (cf Matthew 4:6:11). May God help you to identify the lie behind any temptations you face, so that you may emerge...
Bishop Ide Transfers 10 (See Details)
Today, his lordship, the Rt Rev’d C E Ide, JP, our lord Bishop, transferred 10 clergymen and one proceeding on retirement leave, at the Appointment board meeting of the Diocese. The Rt Rev’d C E Ide, JP Those affected are: 1. Ven. I. D. Umukoro - proceeding on...
Bishop C. E. Ide Pays Courtesy Visit to University of Port Harcourt’s Vice Chancellor
The Chairman of the Governing Council, Adam Igbudu Christian Institute, Emevor and the Bishop of Warri Diocese, Anglican Communion, the Rt. Rev'd Christian Esezi Ide, JP, paid a Courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt Professor Owunari...
Transfer Update
His lordship, the Rt Rev’d C E Ide today at the Joint Boards meeting at St Peter's Church, Ekpan announced the transfer of the Ven. Dr Izunna Eze to St Peter's Church, Ekpan. Ven. Izunna was the Rector, Ezekiel College of Theology, Ujuolen, Ekpoma, Edo State. ...
Bishop’s October Blessings
May God's love poured out into your heart through the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5),continue to well up in you to drive out fear (1 John 4:18). In Jesus Christ's name! Happy and blessed new month to you and your household! +
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