Sebastian Martin | |
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 Sebastian Martin in his Ashirwad centre. | |
| Died | 18 August 2016 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | St. Gonsalo Garcia College, Vasai |
| Occupation | Evangelist |
| Years active | 1998-2016 |
| Known for | healing people by Evangelism |
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| Website | Official site |
Dr. Sebastian Martin was an Indian Christian Evangelist in Vasai, Mumbai, Maharashtra. He was the founder Ashirward Prayer Centre.[1] He gained notoriety for claiming chronic illnesses particularly renal problems in public spectacles. He was booked under Black Magic Act for allegedly fraudulently claiming to cure patients. Ironically, he died of renal failure after being released on bail.
Early career[edit | edit source]
He was a Chartered Accountant and also a lecturer in St. Gonsalo Garcia College, Vasai. On 26th Jan. 1985, in one prayer meeting he accepted Jesus as his Lord & personal Saviour. From then, he gave his heart to Jesus. In June 1998, he started Ashirwad Prayer Centre in Bhuigaon, Vasai.[2]
Controversy[edit | edit source]
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.[3]
Death[edit | edit source]
Martin died on 18 August 2016, in his residence due to kidney failure.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "r/india - Healer Baba Dr Sebastian Martin found dead at his Vasai residence". reddit. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ↑ Talwar, Sushant (2016-08-17). "'Healer Baba' Pastor Sebastian Martin Passes Away in Mumbai". The Quint. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Controversial 'miracle man' passes away in Vasai | Mumbai news". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
- ↑ 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.
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