Pastor Jerry Eze has attracted attention on social media after a video showed him kneeling to greet prominent Nigerian clerics at the dedication of a new church auditorium.
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The founder of Streams of Joy International attended the dedication ceremony of the 120,000-capacity Hand of God 7Auditorium, owned by Pastor David Ibiyeomie, on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Several prominent Christian leaders attended the event, including Bishop David Oyedepo, who was among the senior clerics present at the ceremony.
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In a video shared on Instagram, Eze was seen making his way through the gathering to exchange greetings with the religious leaders.
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Jerry Eze kneels to greet senior pastors
The cleric first approached the host, Pastor Ibiyeomie, before moving to greet Bishop Oyedepo, Ibiyeomie’s wife and other senior ministers at the event.
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Rather than offering a regular handshake, Eze bent down and placed one knee on the floor as he greeted each of the church leaders.
His gesture, which is traditionally associated with respect and honour in Nigerian culture, caught the attention of people at the gathering.
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The video subsequently circulated on social media, with several viewers sharing their reactions to the manner in which the cleric acknowledged the senior pastors.
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Video of Jerry Eze at church dedication trends
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The dedication ceremony attracted ministers and other prominent personalities from different parts of the country.
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However, Eze’s interaction with the senior clerics became one of the moments that generated attention online.
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The footage showed the preacher taking time to acknowledge the church leaders individually, with his kneeling gesture drawing particular interest from social media users.
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