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{{toplink|url=http://twitter.com/phillyjesus|name=twitter.com/phillyjesus}}[[File:PhillyJesus.jpeg|200px|thumb|right|Philly Jesus at LOVE Park with Bible verse John 4:14.]]'''Philly Jesus''' is the character played by Michael Grant, who roams Philadelphia dressed in a robe with long hair and carrying a shepherd's cane. He identifies as a Christian believer and says he dresses up as Jesus in part to attract people to him in order to discuss the gospel. A former heroin addict, he attributes his recovery to his faith. | |||
'''Philly Jesus''' is the character played by Michael Grant, | |||
== In The News == | == In The News == | ||
*[http://www.phillyvoice.com/philly-jesus-dragged-out-church-cited-trespassing-archbishop-nelson-perezs-installation-mass/ Philly Jesus dragged out of church, cited for trespassing new Archbishop Nelson Perez’s installation mass], Philly Voice, February 18, 2020. | |||
*[http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/05/04/meet-philly-jesus-who-carries-a-cross-wears-robes-raps-and-was-recently-arrested-in-an-apple-store/ Meet Philly Jesus, who carries a cross, wears robes, raps and was recently arrested in an Apple store], Washington Post, May 4, 2016. | *[http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/05/04/meet-philly-jesus-who-carries-a-cross-wears-robes-raps-and-was-recently-arrested-in-an-apple-store/ Meet Philly Jesus, who carries a cross, wears robes, raps and was recently arrested in an Apple store], Washington Post, May 4, 2016. | ||
*[http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/weird/Philly-Jesus-Baptizes-Man-in-Love-Park-328109251.html 'Hallelujah': Philly Jesus Baptizes Man in Love Park Fountain], NBC Philadelphia, September 18, 2015. | *[http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/weird/Philly-Jesus-Baptizes-Man-in-Love-Park-328109251.html 'Hallelujah': Philly Jesus Baptizes Man in Love Park Fountain], NBC Philadelphia, September 18, 2015. | ||
*[http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/philly-jesus/ "Philly Jesus" spreads his message around town], CBS News, December 18, 2014. | *[http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/philly-jesus/ "Philly Jesus" spreads his message around town], CBS News, December 18, 2014. | ||
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==Info== | |||
*Instagram: [http://www.instagram.com/phillyjesus/?hl=en phillyjesus] | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:12, 19 February 2020
Philly Jesus is the character played by Michael Grant, who roams Philadelphia dressed in a robe with long hair and carrying a shepherd's cane. He identifies as a Christian believer and says he dresses up as Jesus in part to attract people to him in order to discuss the gospel. A former heroin addict, he attributes his recovery to his faith.
In The News
- Philly Jesus dragged out of church, cited for trespassing new Archbishop Nelson Perez’s installation mass, Philly Voice, February 18, 2020.
- Meet Philly Jesus, who carries a cross, wears robes, raps and was recently arrested in an Apple store, Washington Post, May 4, 2016.
- 'Hallelujah': Philly Jesus Baptizes Man in Love Park Fountain, NBC Philadelphia, September 18, 2015.
- "Philly Jesus" spreads his message around town, CBS News, December 18, 2014.
Info
- Instagram: phillyjesus