Ang Dating Daan’s Bro. Eli Soriano passes away
MANILA, Philippines — Televangelist Bro. Eli Soriano has passed away, the social media pages of his radio and television program announced Friday morning. He was 73 years old.
“It is with deep sadness, yet with full 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 “Ang Dating Daan’s” Facebook page said.
“While his temporary repose is a loss 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 a church minister in the ’70s before he started hosting his radio program in 1980. It soon took off and began broadcasting on television, eventually airing internationally in 73 countries.