Lyrical Evangelist Ezra Sastry Dies at 72

Renowned lyrical evangelist and musician Ezra Sastry passed away from cardiac arrest at a Secunderabad hospital on Saturday at age 72. A prominent figure in the Telugu States for over five decades, Sastry was celebrated as a singer, songwriter, composer, and music therapist who dedicated his life to spreading Christian messages through music.

He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son. A funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, at 2 p.m. at the Centenary Baptist Church in Secunderabad, with burial to follow at the Secunderabad Christian Cemetery.

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