History was officially recorded in the global body of Christ today as Salvation Ministries dedicated its breathtaking new global headquarters, the Hand of God Cathedral, located in Igwuruta, Port Harcourt.
The monumental dedication of the 120,000-seat architectural masterpiece marks a generational milestone for the ministry, fulfilling the biblical mandate of Exodus 25:8: “And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.” Built entirely by faith without raising special offerings or taking external loans, the mega-sanctuary stands as one of the largest church auditoriums in the world.
The dedication ceremony was officially performed by the patriarch of the commission, Bishop David Oyedepo (Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide). The historic gathering drew an array of eminent gospel generals, global Christian leaders, and top political figures who converged on Rivers State to witness the move of God.
Eminent Dignitaries and Christian Leaders in Attendance
The global event hosted top-tier religious, civic, and political dignitaries, including:
• Bishop David Oyedepo – Presiding Bishop, Living Faith Church Worldwide (Chief Officiating Minister)
• Dr. Pastor Paul Enenche – Senior Pastor, Dunamis International Gospel Centre
• Pastor Korede Komaiya – Senior Pastor, The Master’s Place International Church
• Mr. Peter Obi – Former Governor of Anambra State and frontline national political leader
• Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs – Renowned statesman, business mogul, and philanthropist
• Numerous global delegates, international ministers, and thousands of worshippers from around the globe.
Leading the wave of global celebrations, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Lagos State Chapter, extended its warmest congratulations to Pastor David Ibiyeomie and the entire Salvation Ministries family.
In an official statement, the fellowship described the cathedral as a historic triumph for the advancement of God’s Kingdom, stating: “We congratulate Pastor David Ibiyeomie on this remarkable achievement. May this sanctuary remain a place of pure worship, supernatural transformation, and potent Kingdom impact for generations to come.”
Various Christian fellowships, international ministries, and ecumenical bodies have also sent formal congratulatory notes, recognizing the unwavering commitment, sacrifice, and spiritual vision required to bring this massive engineering marvel to life.
The Hand of God Cathedral, featuring a unique open-palm architecture with five radiating finger halls, is now fully operational as the central engine room for Salvation Ministries’ global gospel expansion.
