C&S church warns members against unapproved doctrines 

The Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim has expressed displeasure over the adoption of allegedly unapproved doctrines by some of its members, warning them to desist and return to the original teachings of the church.

Despite the growth of the church over the years, the leadership lamented that deviation from sound and foundational doctrine remains a major challenge. It emphasised that the church would not condone practices that are inconsistent with the teachings of its founder.

Speaking on behalf of the church at its headquarters in Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State, on Wednesday, the Secretary of the church, Professor Aderotimi Oyetakin, issued the warning as part of activities marking the beginning of the centenary celebration of the church.

Oyetakin appealed to Cherubim and Seraphim churches worldwide that may have adopted unapproved doctrines to return to their roots in doctrine and practice.

According to him, the doctrine established and left behind by the founder remains authentic and is the key to protecting the church and its members from fraudsters and spiritual manipulation.

“Over the years, the church has evolved, undergone transformations, and faced challenges. Recognising the need for structure, St. Moses Orimolade Tunolase formalised the registration of the church in 1930 under the name ‘The Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim’ with registration number 316.

“As the mother church, we appreciate and celebrate all C&S churches worldwide that have emerged following this historic registration,” Oyetakin said.

However, despite tremendous growth and expansion, some strange doctrines have crept in, deviating from the foundation laid by Baba Orimolade. As true bearers of his mantle, we unequivocally state that the use of red, black, or coloured candles was never practised by Baba Orimolade. Likewise, the Ark of the Covenant (Apoti Eri) and other blood-letting practices that negatively affect the image of the church are deviations from his teachings. We hereby advise those engaging in such practices to desist immediately.”

He added that the church, on its centenary anniversary, pledges its support to security agencies in identifying and prosecuting ritualists and fraudsters who exploit religion and the white garment as a façade for their evil deeds.

“We also plead with other C&S churches that have adopted strange doctrines to return to the foundation laid by St. Moses Orimolade, as the doctrine he left behind, remains the only solution to safeguarding the church from agents of darkness and fraudsters,” he said.

“As the mother church, we remain committed to fostering unity within the global C&S community to enhance development and address challenges without compromising the historical truth that St. Moses Orimolade Tunolase is the sole founder of the church. Recent attempts by certain individuals to rewrite the history of the church are both futile and too late. Only St. Moses Orimolade Tunolase received the divine call to establish the church, and he was faithful to the assignment without marriage or biological descendants.”

While reflecting on the founder’s exemplary life and legacy, Oyetakin noted that Baba Moses Orimolade’s evangelistic ministry ushered in an era of divine healing, deliverance, spiritual breakthroughs, and speaking in tongues.

On the centenary celebration, he revealed that the church has lined up a series of events to commemorate its 100 years of existence. These include a world congress, revivals and crusades, symposiums, musical concerts, and various Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.

In his remarks, the Owa-Ale of Ikare-Akoko, Oba Adeleke Adegbite, urged the church leadership and members to ensure that the household of Orimolade and the Ikare community benefit from the celebrations.

The monarch described St. Moses Orimolade as a true divine messenger and acknowledged the C&S church as a foundational institution from which many Pentecostal churches in Nigeria originated.

“God didn’t just call Orimolade; He intentionally sent him. I urge members of the church to promote unity and work together to fulfil Orimolade’s mission and vision,” the monarch admonished.