Sebastian Martin
Sebastian Martin | |
|---|---|
 Sebastian Martin (Left) in his Ashirwad centre. | |
| Died | 17 August 2016 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | St. Gonsalo Garcia College, Vasai |
| Occupation | Evangelist |
| Years active | 1998-2016 |
| Known for | Preaching Christian gospel |
| Medical career | |
| Institutions | Ashirwad Prayer Centre |
| Website | Official site |
Sebastian Martin was an Indian Christian faith healer in Vasai, Mumbai, Maharashtra. He was the founder of Ashirward Prayer Centre.[1][2]
Early career[edit]
He was a chartered accountant and also a lecturer in St. Gonsalo Garcia College, Vasai. On 26 January 1985, in one prayer meeting he accepted Jesus as his Lord and personal Saviour. From then, he gave his life to Jesus. In June 1998 he started Ashirwad Prayer Centre in Bhuigaon, Vasai.[3]
Controversy[edit]
In February 2016, Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti filed a complaint against Martin. Narendra Dabholkar also filed a police complaint against Martin and his associates for allegedly practicing black magic and the prayer centre was closed down but allowed to reopen after 3 months.[2]
Death[edit]
Martin died on 17 August 2016, in his residence, the cause of which was reported as kidney failure.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "- india.com". Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ a b "Controversial 'miracle man' passes away in Vasai | Mumbai news". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
- ^ Talwar, Sushant (2016-08-17). "' ' Pastor Sebastian Martin Passes Away in Mumbai". The Quint. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ Desk, India com News (2016-08-17). "Dr Sebastian Martin death: All you need to know about the 'Healer Baba' and his life full of 'miracle'". India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com. Archived from the original on 2016-08-19. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
