BREAKING: Popular Tele-evangelist Morris Cerullo is dead

Morris Cerullo, a popular tele-evangelist and author of 80 Christian books is dead.

He died in San Diego, California, at the age of 88.

Cerullo was born in New Jersey to a Russo-Jewish/Italian family on October 2, 1931.

In reaction to the news of his death, Bishop Mike Okonkwo of the Redeemed Evangelical Mission, described him as a good soldier of Christ.

He said, “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.”