MANILA, Philippines — Televangelist Eliseo "Eli" Soriano, ideal typical for his "Ang dating Daan (ancient route)" television program, passed away on Friday. He turned into 73.
Soriano allegedly left the nation for Brazil in 2004 following circumstances filed towards him.
"it is with deep sadness, yet with full faith in the Almighty, that we announce the passing of our cherished and one and handiest Bro. Eliseo 'Eli' Soriano – a devoted preacher, brother, father, and grandfather to many," the members Church of God international (MCGI) referred to in a statement.
in line with its web site, the MCGI is a Christian non secular organization led by way of Soriano, its "universal servant," and "seconded" via "assistant overall servant" and broadcaster Daniel Razon.
The MCGI didn't expose Soriano's cause of death.
Soriano's desire to examine the Bible all started when he became 17, as he was baptized in the "Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Suhay ng Katotohanan (Church of God in Christ Jesus, Pillar and help of the truth)" by using then Bro. Nicolas Perez, in line with MCGI.
Two years after Perez died in 1975, Soriano registered his personal group "Mga Kaanib sa Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Saligan ng Katotohanan sa Pilipinas (participants, Church of God in Christ Jesus, Pillar and ground of the truth in the Philippines)" with the Securities and change commission. The community afterward grew to become MCGI.
In 1980, Soriano launched the radio program "Ang dating Daan," which became a tv show in 1983.
The MCGI didn't point out who would change Soriano, however observed it could proceed the classes and projects initiated by him.
For his birthday on April 4 closing 12 months, Soriano asked his followers to help underprivileged neighbors and those suffering from the pandemic by giving them rice and corned beef as an alternative of giving him gifts.
In 2018, the Supreme courtroom (SC) affirmed the conviction of Soriano in a libel case filed against him by Jesus Miracle crusade evangelist Wilde Almeda, whom he called a "bulaang propeta (false prophet)" and "pastor ng mga demonyo (pastor of demons)," among different names.
In 2006, a male former assistant normal secretary of the "Ang relationship Daan" filed prices of rape in opposition t Soriano for two alleged incidents at the neighborhood's conference core in Apalit, Pampanga on may also 17, 2000 and June eight, 2001.
Soriano denied the allegations, saying that it turned into "fabricated, baseless and malicious." He posted P240,000 bail and another P500 to cowl other costs earlier than the Manila Regional Trial courtroom branch 26 in 2008.
Malacañang officials sent their sympathies to Soriano's family unit.
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque Jr. talked about Soriano's "dedication to propagate the phrases of God within the Bible become a clear testament of his steadfast love to serve his brethren and the Almighty."
Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar stated Soriano "led his followers to spirituality and morality during the teachings that he has imparted through the years and the commitment and dedication he has shown towards his faith and service." – Christina Mendez
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