Abiodun Babatunde Lawrence

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The Cherubim and Seraphim movement began in Lagos in 1925, emphasizing prayer and unity among its members.
From 1929 onwards, schisms emerged, threatening the leadership structure and unity of the movement.
Lawrence established the Holy Flock of Christ in 1932 after parting ways from the original leadership.
This split highlights the challenges faced by religious movements in maintaining cohesion during leadership transitions.

Abstract

Abiodun Babatunde Lawrence joined the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Aladura Movement in 1926 and soon became one of the prominent leaders. This movement had started in Lagos in 1925 as one of the Yoruba Aladura or “Owners of Prayer” movements. It began through the ministry of Moses Orimolade Tunolase with the assistance of a young and energetic woman, Christianah Abiodun Akinsowon. During the first four years the movement gained prominence and attracted elites within the Lagos community. However, from 1929 schisms threatened the unity of the movement as the principal leaders parted ways in succession. Lawrence, later nicknamed “Major” Lawrence by Orimolade, was one of the leaders who broke away and established his own version of the C&S movement, named the Holy Flock of Christ (HFC) in 1932.

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Abiodun Babatunde Lawrence

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