Anambra Catholic priest resigns to embrace traditional religion

Anambra Catholic priest resigns to embrace traditional religion

A former Catholic priest of 17 years, Dr. Echezona Obiagbaosogu, said his resignation from the priesthood to embrace African traditional religion.Obiagbaosogu, a lecturer in African Traditional Religion at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, revealed this following the recent defense of his PhD dissertation titled ‘Rainmaking and Control in Igbo African Medicine: A Case Study of Isieke in Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State.

He emphasized that Africa is rich in resources and cultural values, many of which were eroded during the colonial period.

After spending several months apprenticing under a renowned native doctor, Obiagbaosogu explained that his research was focused on rediscovering and preserving these lost African traditions.

I partly lived with my maternal grandfather, who was a traditionalist, while my father was a Christian before he passed away. Though he was a Christian, he still believed in traditional materials. He was an agriculturist with trees around the compound and always brought in new ones, some of which he said were medicinal.

My background is also significant. I was once a Catholic priest—Rev. Father. I began this research as a priest five years ago and then left the priesthood, so now I am married.

“Everything about this research stems from my curiosity about nature and God. The research reflects my curiosity about spirituality and the nature of God. As a priest, I had the opportunity to work in health sectors, and I understand what health is all about.”

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