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João Teixeira de Faria (born 24 June 1942), known also as João de Deus (John of God), is a Brazilian convicted rapist, self-proclaimed medium, and self-proclaimed psychic surgeon. He was based in Abadiânia, Brazil, where he ran a spiritual healing center called the Casa de Dom Inácio de Loyola.
Feb 20, 2024 · João Teixeira de Faria, also known as "João de Deus" or "John of God", is a self-proclaimed medium who performed surgeries and séances without anesthesia. He was sentenced to 63 years and four months for sexual abuse and other crimes, and is featured in a Netflix docuseries.
Jan 3, 2022 · It was there - conducting bizarre and unproven medical procedures - that João Teixeira de Faria became known as John of God, building a legion of believers across the world, including a band of loyal followers in Australia who were happy to open their wallets for his supposed miracle-giving touch and ethereal blessings.
Mar 13, 2019 · Then, in December 2018, João Teixeira de Faria was arrested on charges of rape and statutory rape. Hundreds of allegations were brought against him by women and girls from all over the world, including his own daughter.
Sep 17, 2023 · Joao Teixeira de Faria, 81, better known as "Joao de Deus" or "John of God," treated tens of thousands of people per month at his "spiritual hospital" in the small town of Abadiania in central Brazil, according to officials.
Dec 14, 2018 · João Teixeira de Faria is better known as "João de Deus" or "John of God." He's a Brazilian medium, healer, subject of a profile by Oprah and — as of earlier this week — accused of abusing hundreds of women. Faria became famous for his intense methods of healing.
Dec 16, 2018 · Self-declared spiritual healer Joao Teixeira de Faria denies abusing women who came to him as patients. A Brazilian faith healer accused of sexually abusing more than 300 women is now...
