He Wanted To Emulate Jesus – Family Member Of Pastor Who Died After 30 Days Dry Fasting

Alfred Ndlovu, a popular South African pastor, has died of malnutrition after he fasted and prayed for 30 days, BuzzSouthAfricaNews reports.

Before his adventure, the 44-year-old pastor was said to have disclosed he wanted to embark on a journey of no food-no-water to emulate Jesus Christ’s 40 days and 40 nights fasting.

He allegedly left home for the spiritual journey on 17th of June and he took to the bush to conduct prayers.

Speaking on his demise, a close family relative was quoted to have said: “He was a very spiritual man. It’s unfortunate he had to die this way. After a month, we got the sad news of his death. He could not reach the 40 days, he died on the 30th day.

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