Man Who Reportedly Dropped Big Company, 2 Degrees to Become Reverend Father Holds First Mass
- A Nigerian graduate reportedly dropped his two university degrees and a company worth millions of naira to pursue his religious dream
- The young man, Chris Orajiaka was ordained a Nigerian Catholic Priest and recently held his first Mass in Lagos state
- Commenting on the story, a Nigerian pastor, Chukwudi Omekara, said he also resigned from his job to be a pastor
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A Nigerian man, Chris Orajiaka, reportedly left behind a promising career and academic achievements to pursue his calling as a Catholic priest.
After being ordained, he held his first Mass in Lagos, marking a great start of his spiritual journey as a priest.
Source: TikTok
Rev Fr Chris Orajiaka holds first Mass
The news of his ordination was shared on social media by his sister, who posted a heartwarming video from the event on TikTok via her account @lildainty0.
In the caption accompanying the video, she expressed her joy over the fact that she had become a priest's sister.
"I get to hug my brother after how many years. My brother is now a priest. The congratulations should come in order. Cos am nwanne Fada now," she said.
During the Mass, which took place at the Catholic Church of Divine Mercy in Lekki, Rev. Fr. Chris Orajiaka presented the maniturgium to his mother.
Source: TikTok
The maniturgium, a linen cloth used to wipe the sacred chrism oil from a newly ordained priest's hands, held great importance in the ceremony.
It was gathered that Rev. Fr. Orajiaka's journey to the priesthood happened after a great sacrifice.
He reportedly relinquished his two university degrees and a thriving company worth millions of naira to join the seminary.
His decision showed the depth of his commitment to his faith and his desire to serve a higher purpose.
Commenting on the story, a Nigerian pastor, Chukwudi Omekara, said he also resigned from his job to be a pastor.
"It's almost like my case just that I didn't become a Reverend and I am married now. But I left my job to answer the call of God and go into full time ministry," he said.
Reactions as Rev. Fr. Orajiaka holds first Mass
Nigerians reacted massively to the video in the comments section.
@NyabokeJudy said:
"Congratulations to your brother. Ee're a family of 5 with only 1 boy. Many years back my brother told mum he wanted to be a priest yooooh my mother panicked maybe she prayed against it it's 2025 that dream my brother had disappeared fear mothers."
@DORA said:
'This one wey all this tall dark handsome guys dey turn priest, hmmm make I no talk sha before God go get issue with me."
@infantgoddess said:
"God just Dey call all the cute men on earth come leave sons of pharaoh for us. See how person fine like 50 pple. Well vacancy still Dey in our heart in case of the future."
@MuanyaEmpire said:
"Like I don’t understand, God no vex oh but the thing is, did heartbreak push him into this? Una just leave labubu dem for us it should be the other way round nao as per burnt offerings to God."
@anilight reacted:
"May your life as a priest be filled with peace, purpose, and the power of the Holy Spirit. It is not really easy, congratulations to your brother and your family as well."
@Ebube Cynthia added:
"Read somewhere that he had a multimillion business at 30 before going for priesthood? I applaud his discipline and determination. May God enlarge his coast."
@chizzy added:
"Na who advice am go do father i blame we dey talk say men no dey them dey carry the ones wey dey go do father see as man fine o chim obi agbawam."
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Man considers becoming Reverend Father
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian man based in the United Kingdom decided to return to his country if he doesn’t find love abroad.
He also shared other options he might consider, including becoming a reverend father or travelling to different countries.
Source: Legit.ng
