The Filipino News
Published by Edward Era Barbacena
Manila - Filipino televangelist Bro. Eli Soriano passes away at 73. This was confirmed and announced on his social media pages of his radio and television on early friday morning.
" It is with deep sadness, yet full in 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," a post on "Dating Daan" facebook page.
" While his temporary repose to many, We in the members Church of God International, Inc., would like to assure the public that the programs and projects initiated by Bro. Eli will continue," it added.
Soriano was known to be bold and straight forward in his opinion regarding other church beliefs as to what he claimed as 'incorrect." He was harsh and yet resolute to his words in all forms of debates against other preachers and pastors who challenged him.
He was a lay minister during the 70s and began hosting his radio program in the 80s. It soon took off and began broadcasting on televison and eventually airing internationally in more than 73 countries.
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