Evang. Segun Glorious: Rearing Of Pigeons Is Not Ilana But Optional

We need to talk honestly about the direction of our Church. What lies ahead may be far more challenging than the issues caused by past generations. And if we don’t address these things now, the next generation will inherit a crisis.

First, let’s set something straight: In the Celestial Church of Christ, using only white candles during prayers or worship is part of our divine ordinance. It’s not just tradition — it’s a spiritual instruction rooted in our worship structure.

However, rearing pigeons within Church premises is not part of this ordinance. There is no divine instruction that makes it a spiritual requirement. So where does the pigeon issue come from?

Some Shepherds simply like having pigeons around — maybe out of personal preference or cultural belief. Some even began feeding them when the birds showed up naturally. That’s not a sin. In fact, in earlier years, pigeons were often seen around neat and spiritually kept church spaces. But their presence was not because of any spiritual practice.

Now here’s where it gets dangerous: Some so-called Shepherds go further — using diabolic means to attract pigeons, borrowing ideas from satanic books outside the teachings of CCC. Let’s be clear: These practices are not from God and not part of our doctrine.

We are a church guided by just three holy books:

• The Holy Bible

• The CCC Hymn Book

• The CCC Order of Worship

Pigeons may be offered as a form of thanksgiving, as seen during SBJ Oshoffa’s time, but they carry no spiritual power or significance in CCC. Today, most parishes don’t have them anymore — and they’re doing just fine.

For example, Divine Mercy Cathedral in Ajah — the largest and most luxurious CCC parish — does not rear pigeons. Yet God is moving powerfully there. So how do we explain that?

We must stop confusing cultural practices with Christian faith.

It’s time we stop leaning on myths and focus on teaching and preaching the word of God. Romans 10:17 reminds us: “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” If we’re not teaching the truth, how will our members grow?

Let’s remember who we are: Not Onisese-Celestians, but Christians.
We honor Yoruba traditions that align with Christ, but we are not a traditional religion. We are rooted in Jesus Christ — nothing more, nothing less.

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