KOCHI: Noted Christian preacher Prof MY Yohannan, president of Christian Revival Fellowship, passed away early on Sunday morning due to age-related illnesses.
He was 85. He is known for his preaching of the gospel through Malayalam television channels since the early 2000s.
Yohannan preached the gospel across Kerala and in many major cities in the country, and abroad as well.He used to preach that a change in character was needed and not a change of Christian denomination or community.
In 1997, he commenced the 'Amruthadhara' radio ministry on Tuesday evenings. Yohannan is regarded as one of the pioneers of gospel preaching through television too. In 2000, he started 'Amruthadhara' TV programme. The programme is still being telecasted through various channels. Yohannan has published various books.
His mortal remains will be brought to his house at Kolenchery on Monday. Arrangements have been made for the public to pay homage from 6pm onwards. Funeral ceremony will begin on Tuesday at 4pm.
Prof Yohannan is survived by his wife Alice, sons Dr Isaac John, Joseph John, Thomas John and daughter Mary Baby.
