Tyler Perry's son Aman was christened Sunday in Beverly Hills, Calif., in a private church Perry had built, according to photos posted on the entertainment mogul's publicly accessible Facebook page.

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: Director Tyler Perry and model Gelila Bekele attend the 2nd annual Steve Harvey Foundation Gala at Cipriani, Wall Street on April 4, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Steve Harvey Foundation) Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images

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"I had this church built in my backyard," Perry posted. "It's almost a direct replica of the one my Mother grew up in. It was in her honor. I know she was with us in spirit. Thank you to all our family and friends for joining us."

Aman Tyler Bekele-Perry is Perry's son with girlfriend Gelila Bekele. The baby's godparents include Oprah Winfrey and Cicely Tyson.

The christening ceremony featured performances by Jennifer Hudson and Yolanda Adams.

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