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The Foundress and Successive Spiritual Leaders

The teachings of Oomoto were first expounded in 1892 under its Foundress, Nao Deguchi, and its Co-Founder, Onisaburo Deguchi.

Later, Sumiko Deguchi became the Second Spiritual Leader, followed by the Third Spiritual Leader and her husband, Naohi and Hidemaru Deguchi. Today, Oomoto's divine work is progressing under the guidance of the Fourth Spiritual Leader, Kiyoko Deguchi.

In the following text, Oomoto's co-founders and subsequent spiritual leaders will be introduced, along with noteworthy background information and historical events.

Nao Deguchi
Onisaburo Deguchi
Sumiko Deguchi
Foundress:
Nao Deguchi
(1837-1918)

Co-Founder:
Onisaburo Deguchi
(1871-1948)

Second Spiritual Leader:
Sumiko Deguchi
(1883-1952)

Naohi Deguchi
Hidemaru Deguchi
Kiyoko Deguchi
Third Spiritual Leader:
Naohi Deguchi
(1902-1990)

Alternate Spiritual Leader:
Hidemaru Deguchi
(1897-1991)

Fourth Spiritual Leader:
Kiyoko Deguchi
(1935-2001)

Fifth Spiritual Leader:
Kurenai Deguchi
(1956-present)

She acceded to the position of Fifth Spiritual Leader ofOomoto on the 29th of April 2001.

A letter from Oomoto: Encounters With the Spiritual Leader
By Bill Roberts Dec. 7, 2002

=> A letter from Oomoto: Encounters With the Spiritual Leader
By Bill Roberts Dec. 7, 2002

=> a Tribute to the Fourth Spiritual Leader, Kiyoko Deguchi

=> Nao Deguchi A Biograpy of the Foundres of Oomoto

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