Morris Cerullo:  Bishop Mike Okonkwo, Oritsejafor, Others Mourn Legendary American Televangelist

Morris Cerullo:  Bishop Mike Okonkwo, Oritsejafor, Others Mourn Legendary American Televangelist

Legendary American televangelist, Dr Morris Cerullo, is dead. He died on Saturday in San Diego, California, United States at age 88.

Born on October 2, 1931, Cerullo impacted many with his inspirational words and Christian teachings that spanned decades.

As an author, he published more than 80 books.

The preacher, who started evangelizing at the age of 16, would be remembered by many as a torchbearer.

Founder and Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission, Bishop Mike Okonkwo, who has invited Cerullo several times for preaching engagement expressed shock over his death.

He wrote: “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.”

Senior Pastor of Word of Life Bible Church, and immediate past CAN and PFN president, Papa Ayo Oritsejafor has this to say about the late man of God.

“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.

“Rest on God’s General. You will be greatly missed. RipMorrisCerullo”

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.

“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..” Apostle Suleman wrote.

Born in New Jersey to a Russo-Jewish/Italian family, Cerullo attended and graduated from divinity school in New York state in 1953, and began ministering with the help of his then soon-to-be bride Theresa, and was later ordained in the Assemblies of God.

He ministered in several countries of the world including Mexico, Brazil, The Philippines, Korea, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Indonesia, Netherlands and many others.