Sebastian Martin

Dr. Sebastian Martin was an Indian Christian fraudulent in Vasai, Mumbai, Maharashtra. He was the founder Ashirward Prayer Centre.[1] He gained notoriety for claiming to be able to cure 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.

Sebastian Martin
Sebastian Martin (Left) in his Ashirwad centre.
Died18 August 2016
Vasai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
EducationSt. Gonsalo Garcia College, Vasai
OccupationEvangelist
Years active1998-2016
Known forFooling people
Medical career
InstitutionsAshirwad Prayer Centre
WebsiteOfficial site

Early career

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 kidney to Jesus. In June 1998, to con people, he started Ashirwad Prayer Centre in Bhuigaon, Vasai.[2]

Controversy

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

Martin died on 18 August 2016, in his residence due to kidney failure.[4]

References
  1. "r/india - Healer Baba Dr Sebastian Martin found dead at his Vasai residence". reddit. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
  2. 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)
  3. "Controversial 'miracle man' passes away in Vasai | Mumbai news". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  4. 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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