Christianity is a significant religion in Kaduna State, Nigeria's northwestern region. The state is home to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Zaria, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna, and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan.
Additionally, there is the Church of Nigeria's ecclesiastical province of Kaduna. The
Church of Christ has branches throughout the state. Within the state Pentecostal ministries, there are megachurches such as the Throneroom (Trust) Ministry founded by Emmanuel Nuhu Kure and the Winners' Chapel founded by
David Oyedepo
David Olaniyi Oyedepo (born 27 September 1954) is a Nigerian preacher, Christian author, businessman, architect and the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, and presiding Bishop of the Faith Tabernacle in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. T ...
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Kaduna State is divided between Christians and Muslims; Sharia law is applicable in areas with a Muslim majority. There is an Interfaith Mediation Center. In 2002, the Religious Leaders of Kaduna signed the Kaduna Peace Declaration.
Kaduna City is divided into two sections, one Christian and one Muslim. In 2002, the state carried out the first execution under Islamic law in the twenty-first century.
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Persecution of Christians
The persecution of Christians can be historically traced from the first century of the Christian era to the present day. Christian missionaries and converts to Christianity have both been targeted for persecution, sometimes to the point of ...
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Religion in Kaduna State
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Kaduna State
Kaduna
Kaduna is the capital city of Kaduna State, and the former political capital of Northern Nigeria. It is located in north-western Nigeria, on the Kaduna River. It is a trade Centre and a major transportation hub as the gateway to northern Nige ...