Ọba Akenzua II’s Revival of Holy Aro Osa (Aruosa)

Ohen Osa Edebiri speaks about how the Holy Aro Osa Cathedral was revived in the twentieth century during the colonial era. He narrates the steps taken by Ọba Akenzua II and the reasons for the revival of the Holy Aro Osa at a time when Catholic and Anglican Christian missionaries were making a mockery of the religion of the Benin people. He speaks about how the present architectural structure of the Holy Aro Osa Cathedral was built and has been transformed over time after the first service, which was organised in December 1945 by Ọba Akenzua II. He speaks about the establishment of the Holy Aro Osa Cathedral at Igue-Edayi, Evbuotubu quarters. In this interview, the names of some notable Ohen Osa who have headed the Edo National Church since 1945 are mentioned. Ohen Osa Edebiri states that the Ohen N’wanren is a palace title and a member of the Iweguae Palace society.