Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome, mother of the founder of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has died.
Church Gist announced her death on X, paying tribute to the late matriarch.
Reports indicate that Deaconess Oyakhilome was 88 at the time of her death.
Among her children were Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, Rev. Ken Oyakhilome and Kathy Woghiren.
Deaconess Oyakhilome was widely known within the ministry and had over the years been celebrated for her role and contributions to the growth of the church.
In 2022, LoveWorld News reported that Deaconess Oyakhilome received a special commendation during the ministry’s Presidential Awards for her ‘immense contributions’ to the expansion of LoveWorld Nation.
As of the time of filing this report, Christ Embassy had not published a formal statement on its official website announcing Deaconess Oyakhilome’s death.
Further details, including funeral arrangements, were yet to be announced.