Since the death of the renowned preacher and global evangelist Dr. Morris Cerullo became a public knowledge ministers of God across denominations have been paying their tributes. Comments and tributes monitored via social media revealed how dear many top Nigerian pastors held the late preacher in high esteem.
Leading in this is the former president of Christian Association of Nigeria, and the Senior Pastor of Warri based Word of Life Bible Church Pastor Ayo Oristejafor. He acknowledged the leadership role variously played by the deceased as he wrote;
“My Father, mentor, and friend, Dr. Morris Cerrullo has ascended to heaven. My heart goes out to the entire Cerrullo family. Your legacy will forever be remembered.
The Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Bishop Mike Okonkwo also paid his tribute via a Twitter post. “My father -Dr. Morris Cerullo! Like a good soldier of Christ, you fought a good fight, finished your course, and kept the faith (2 Tim 4:7).
“Our consolation is that you lived an impactful life, raising men across the globe for Jesus. Adieu, Papa Cerullo! We will miss you dearly.”
Also, the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman took to social media to pay his tribute to the late preacher as he wrote,
“He started ministering as a child but ministered to over 1billion people around the world..made such huge and undeniable impact..redefined evangelism with great passion..death is not a tragedy, an unfulfilled life is..goodnight DR MORRIS CERULLO..rest in peace sir..”
The evangelist, who traveled extensively around the world for his ministry, died on Saturday in San Diego, California, the United States at 88.
Cerullo was born in Passaic, New Jersey to a Russo-Jewish/Italian family. He was raised in various orphanages as he lost his parent in an automobile accident when he was very young.
He converted to Christianity at age 14 with the guidance of a nurse in the Clifton, New Jersey, orphanage.
He began preaching the gospel at the age of 16 after he claimed to have seen a vision from God.
He attended and graduated from divinity school in New York state in 1953.
Cerullo then began ministering with the help of his then soon-to-be bride Theresa.
He was ordained in the Assemblies of God In the early 1950s.
He ministered in several countries of the world including Mexico, Brazil, The Philippines, Korea, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Indonesia, Netherlands, and many others.
In a similar development, Rev. Dr. Zacheaus Agbenike, an aide of the leading African gospel icon Apostle Timothy Iyanda, who was one of the students of the late man of God in his own tribute described the deceased as an aggressive evangelist, fearless, dogged and rugged preacher, a proof producer, an icon, a legend and a hero of evangelism, as he concluded that Dr. Morris Cerrullo would be remembered for his selfless services to the glory of God.
The leader of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua has also reacted to the death of the popular American televangelist, Morris Cerullo.
In a tweet on Sunday afternoon, TB Joshua said “Dr Cerullo devoted his life to the service of God since he was fifteen years old. His legacies taught the world the power of prayer and millions accepted Christ through his ministry that lasted for over 70 years.”
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