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CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: Pastor Gedelti Gueiros (November 19, 1931 – July 5, 2025) | Founder and President, Igreja Cristã Maranata (Maranata Christian Church) [#GedeltiGueiros]

Hi everyone,

Pastor Gedelti Victalino Teixeira Gueiros (November 19, 1931 – July 5, 2025) has gone to be with the Lord at the age of 93. He was the founder and president of the Igreja Cristã Maranata (Maranata Christian Church), a spiritual movement that began in 1968 and grew to impact millions across Brazil and over 100 countries.

A dentist by profession and a preacher by calling, Pastor Gueiros was known for his strong leadership, unwavering commitment to “the revealed Word,” and his deep belief in the soon return of Jesus Christ.

We honor his life, legacy, and the enduring impact of his ministry on the Brazilian evangelical landscape and beyond.

🙏 “Maranata! O Senhor Jesus vem.”
🕊️ May his memory be a blessing.

Here’s a detailed overview of Pastor Gedelti Victalino Teixeira Gueiros:

🕊️ Who He Was
Born on November 19, 1931 in Bom Jesus do Itabapoana, Rio de Janeiro, Gedelti Gueiros later moved to Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, where he earned a degree in dentistry from UFES and later taught at university and

Initially active in the Presbyterian Church, he founded the Igreja Cristã Maranata (Maranata Christian Church) in January 1968. Under his leadership, it expanded to over 5,000 congregations in Brazil and reached around 100 countries

📆 Life & Ministry
Known for a firm doctrinal stance centered on “Palavra Revelada” (Revealed Word), centralized church governance, and pioneering satellite broadcasts to unify believers nationally and internationally

Held positions in academia—including dental associations, the Navy, and UFES—and was honored in 2022 with the Comenda Pastor Gedelti Gueiros by the Espírito Santo legislature

⚖️ Controversies
In 2013, Gueiros was arrested with several church leaders amid accusations of misappropriating R$ 24.8 million in tithes, fraud, criminal association, and witness coercion. Due to his advanced age, he served part of the sentence under house arrest

🕯️ Passing & Legacy
He passed away July 5, 2025, at age 93 in Vila Velha from complications related to a heart attack after four days in hospital

A public wake was held in Serra at the Maanaim de Carapina on July 5, followed by a funeral service and burial at Parque da Paz Cemetery in Vila Velha on July 6

The governor and multiple mayors declared three days of official mourning. He is survived by one daughter and two grandchildren

🔍 Summary Table
Aspect Details
Birth 1931, Bom Jesus do Itabapoana, RJ
Education Dentist (UFES), specialist in US, professor
Founded Maranata Church, 1968
Reach 5,000+ temples, 100+ countries
Controversy 2013 legal case over tithes and fraud
Death July 5, 2025, age 93
Legacy Doctrinal impact, evangelical growth, public mourning

Pastor Gedelti Gueiros was a polarizing yet pivotal figure in Brazilian evangelicalism—celebrated for spiritual leadership and criticized amid legal controversy. His passing marks the end of an influential era in the Maranata movement.

PASTOR GEDELTI GUEIROS (1931 – 2025) | FOUNDER, IGREJA CRISTÃ MARANATA (MARANATA CHRISTIAN CHURCH) | Christian News and Views!

PASTOR GEDELTI GUEIROS (1931 – 2025) | FOUNDER, IGREJA CRISTÃ MARANATA (MARANATA CHRISTIAN CHURCH) | Christian News and Views!

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