ELISEO “Eli” Soriano, televangelist and founder of the Members Church of God International, also known as “Ang Dating Daan” (The Old Path), died early Friday morning in Brazil. He was 73 years old.
“It is with deep sadness, yet with full faith in the Almighty, that we announce the passing of our beloved and one and only Bro. Eliseo “Eli” Soriano — a faithful preacher, brother, father, and grandfather to many,” The group said in its Facebook page.
There were no details on the cause of his death.
Soriano started his preaching in Guagua, Pampanga, and later started his media evangelism career on radio in 1980 and on television in 1983.
He is known for his method of using biblical expositions under the “Itanong mo kay Soriano (Ask Soriano)” television program, where his audience can get a chance to ask him questions, as well as for his “revelations” of doctrinal errors in other religions.
He was also known to debate with various religious leaders and sects, especially against the influential Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ).
The group has assured that it will continue the projects and programs initiated by Soriano before he died.
“Up to the last moments of his life, Bro. Eli was able to fulfill his vow to the Almighty that manifests in his love to serve the brethren…. and as Bro. Eli once said, ‘To be privileged to serve you in Christ is the greatest opportunity in life,'” it added.
Source: ManilaTimes
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