Arthur Blessitt, evangelist with carried wooden cross around the world, dies at 84.
Arthur Blessitt, an evangelist who famously carried a large cross over all seven continents and earned the Guinness World Record for longest pilgrimage, has died at the age of 84.
A post on his Facebook page, written in the first person, announced that Blessitt passed away on Tuesday. He is survived by his wife Denise, seven children, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
"Thank you to all who have loved and helped me and this ministry take the message of Jesus and the cross to the world," stated the post. "Thanks to all of you that I met along the way of my life and crosswalk."
"For the love, food, drink and welcome from the cities to the jungles and wars and deserts. You welcomed the cross and this walking pilgrim. I leave thinking of you all. True treasures. Great thanks to you who have supported us with your gifts of finances. You have been a vital part of my life and this mission as you covered us with prayer and support."
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