The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on religious practices of churches in Nigeria

Prior to the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, churches in Nigeria contended with Bokoharam insurgency which mainly affected Northern Nigeria. However, COVID-19 various all nooks and crannies country. It brought about obvious changes numerous practices Long-standing traditions such as solemnisation Holy Matrimony, Communion, baptism, prayer sharing peace (This practice is commonly observed by orthodox entails shaking one another’s hands course a communion service) have been modified or suspended. Whilst this article appreciates efforts federal state governments, it investigates implications on traditional religious also examines responses towards controlling pandemic. The phenomenological method used analyse data collected from both primary (semi-structured interview) secondary sources (journals internet materials). Findings work indicate that challenge purpose institution ‘church’. Contribution: investigated examined made their doctrine liturgy respect discovered many church suspended way curtailing spread virus.