A member of the Celestial Church of Christ has drawn attention online and ignited a wave of reactions after purchasing a candle for a staggering ₦1.5 million during a live church service. The moment, which many found shocking, was captured on camera and has since gone viral.
The incident was originally posted on TikTok by user @yourariesqueenofficial. In the video, several prophets of the church are seen actively advertising the candle to members of the congregation. The scene resembles an auction as the price of the candle continues to rise in real-time during the church session.
The footage shows one prophet carrying the candle around the altar while another prophet holds a microphone and announces escalating figures, beginning in the hundreds of thousands and climbing up to ₦1.1 million. The final sale price of ₦1.5 million left many in the church visibly stunned.
In a dramatic turn, a male congregant stood up, signaled his interest in buying the candle, and made his way to the altar. Upon receiving the candle, he knelt down, a move that appeared both symbolic and reverent. The act was met with cheers and murmurs from onlookers, some of whom expressed amazement at the amount paid.
The video, since its release, has triggered heated debates across social media platforms. While some viewers defended the sale as an act of faith and giving, others criticized what they viewed as commercialization within religious spaces. The incident has reignited discussions around religious fundraising practices and the perceived monetization of spirituality.
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