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Published by Forest Lawn - Glendale on Dec. 19, 2016.

Samuel Paul Doctorian, 86, born on April 11, 1930, in Beirut, Lebanon, passed away December 19, 2016. He resided in Pasadena, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Glendale, California.

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February 14, 2021

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January 23, 2021

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January 9, 2021

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Vicki Beckham

February 14, 2021

Samuel Doctorian visited a small church in Quail Valley (Mo. City, TX) several times in the late 70's/early 80's. As a teenager, I was deeply impacted by his missionary stories of the miraculous, and his sincere devotion to Jesus. I reached out to him years later while going through a tough time, and though he did not even know me, he emailed me a response before preaching to the largest church of Asia on Easter 2014 and the people celebrating his 74th birthday. I am writing about him today as I prepare a sermon for a seminary class on the baptism of the Holy Spirit. I was never the same having encountered him.

Dikran Ishkhanian

January 23, 2021

Rest In Peace Badveli

Conja Privee

January 9, 2021

He was my seccond Daddy. I have loved him so dearly. Also his family. We know eachother from the Bible Land Mission in Holland. For te past years I translated the magazine. BLM....

Ryuji Murakami

October 6, 2020

This news came as a shock to me. Brother Samuel is a dear friend of mine. He prayed for me when I was sick almost 30 years ago in Sydney, Australia. I love Brother Samuel for he is a true friend and a faithful servant of God. May The Lord bless his soul and his family, till we meet again in our Father's house.

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Timothy DiPietro

July 27, 2020

Samuel was my friend. And I loved this man... See you on the other side, brother Samuel...

Alida Alexander

May 11, 2020

I really miss him and his teatchings. May his soul RIP.I met him at the Light house Family Church in Parow Cape Town in REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA.

Jan Nelson Davis

April 11, 2020

I hadn't been in touch with Brother Samuel in so many years and just came across this obituary from 2016. Just wanted to say that he made such an impact on my life back in 1984 while I lived at Bibleland Missions in Mels, Switzerland. I loved singing at his conferences there. He has always held a special place in my heart. What a Godly man who touched so many in his lifetime. I know he is missed by so many even now, 4 years since his passing!

Dr Olof Dahlin

February 12, 2020

I just now read the obituary with sweet sadness and many, many memories. "How lovely on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news..." On February 22 it will be twenty years since, in North Platte, Nebraska, Bro. Samuel claimed victory for us both from 2nd Samuel 22....in Oregon the prayer for Noa, my x-ray tech, childless after three miscarriages: "Bless you, daughter, you will have a beautiful child!", first twin boys followed by more children, praise God...the 2004 conference in Patmos on the Second Coming and the tour of Israel afterwards...his words and works of comfort and empowerment will build for all time and eternity, just as his Master has promised. Thank you, humble and beloved servant of The Most High unto the least of His children.

Danny Brackett

July 5, 2019

He preached revivals in my home Church in South Carolina. He was awesome.

Esther Chew

April 24, 2019

Dr Samuel Doctorian had made such powerful impact in my life when I first became a Christian...a Godly man who reminded me of living a holy life for Jesus

Caron Maintz

April 20, 2019

A Godly man with passion for the gospel.

Conja Privee

April 1, 2019

Our dearest 'daddy' Samuel Doctorian is home with all the saints. Waiting for his loved ones, and all the people he prayed for. We know the family since 1968. Helped in finance, translate the BLM magazine into Dutch. Daddy left a great legacy. I thank the Lord for that. I remember so much sermons that touched me. Also the contact with his wonderful wife, mom Naomi. I pray the Lord to comfort Samuels wife and his children, grandchildrden..

Steve Eldred

February 9, 2019

Fire in the Sky. Fondest memories of the revival days in Brixton, London when I had the privilege to be organist for him during those visits.

Michael Hewitt

October 15, 2018

I knew Samuel very well when he came to Brighton, England. What a powerful preacher and such a godly man. I am 83 now and just thought of his name when I was writing my book. I have just missed him now and found him remembered by so many.
I was a young preacher in those days having spent 8 years in Chicago and Milwaukee. I have lost touch with Samuel from about 1965 - what a shame - we will have much to talk about when we meet again.
Michae Hewitt

Twyla Ayton

July 23, 2018

I just read Mr. Doctorians' book (God Will Not Fail You) for the first time...it ministered to me so deeply! It was given to me upon my return home from my first visit to Israel. I cannot understand why God wouldn't have allowed me to physically sit under his teaching. I wish with all my heart to have had this opportunity! May his ministry continue to echo Gods' heartbeat throughout the world! Mighty Blessings be upon his family!!!

Robert Johnson

May 26, 2018

I shall wear a ring with a cross carved in the stone, that Doctor Doctorian gave me with pride

Rachel Nantze

May 1, 2018

It was a privileged to hear Dr. Doctorian speak several times through my teen years. His passion for Christ and for people to know Him was so infectious! Nearly 20 years has passed since I last had the opportunity to hear him speak, and it saddens me to learn of his passing. But the mark he made on my life and all those who had the opportunity to meet him is a lasting memory that with be cherished deeply. May we meet again!

Judy Terrell

April 19, 2018

Reverend Samuel Doctorian made a huge difference in my life when he came to minister to our church in Watson, LA in the 80s and 90s. He helped turn my life around. He will be missed by many.

Helene van Zyl

April 4, 2018

Only learned about his passing today 4 April 2018 and i am extremely saddened by it. I attended a few church services where he preached while visiting South Africa and would never forget any of it. I always wanted to go on a Bible land tour with him as tour leader because he knew those areas like the palm of his hands! Sadly this would only be a wish in my heart. I plan to read his book again. Blessings to his family.

Hendry

April 2, 2018

Deepest condolence, his writings about his experience with God its very enlighting

Aruna Singh

March 13, 2018

Going through one of his books today (March 2018), and googled this awesome person of God. So sad to read of his passing. Had the privilege of meeting him in South Africa.
He prayed for a cousin of mine who was in an accident in 2004.
My cousin is now well and will 32 soon. He even blessed a towel for me to give to my cousin in hospital. I will never forget you.

Mark Cross

February 25, 2018

Rev. Doctorian had a profound influence on my life. I first heard him preach in my church in Chicago in the mid 1970s. He stayed for a while, so I had the benefit of hearing him many times. I had never encountered the word delivered with such love and compassion. I am also happy to say that I was baptised by him, and will never forget his example. Also, the last words he spoke to me were to always look to Christ and not to a person. I will never forget!

Sheila Wong

February 21, 2018

I have been wondering from time to time how Dr Samuel is. Yesterday at Dr Billy Grahams passing, immediately Dr Samuel again came to mind. I have met him in person and have been greatly ministered to by his word of knowledge and his books. I MISS THIS GREAT SERVANT OF GOD!!!

Susan Kalisiak

November 25, 2017

Many years ago, Dr. Samuel prayed over me after two consecutive miscarriages. He prophesied I would have a child that was healthy, beautiful and intelligent. She is all these things and so much more.
I am so sad to hear of his passing today. God bless his family. He truly was a man of God!

Peter Lim Theng Swee

May 7, 2017

I met Dr Samuel Doctorian in my church at 1986 in Singapore...a very simple prophet of God of Israel who still used a worned out suitcase for his overseas travelling...I never saw a human face with a glow of light in my entire life and it freaked me out...this prophet had many personal encounters with the Holy God just like Moses did as mentioned in the Old Testament in the Holy Bible...God is pleased to have Dr Samuel Doctorian with Him...Shalom

April 21, 2017

I have never met Dr Sam but have heard about him and I know and have met Rev Luther, his son.

His life teaches me this..."We can be like Jesus....like Dr Sam, like Rev Billy Graham, like Reinhart, like Apostle Paul, Apostle John....

... if we would truly pursue Jesus and love Him with all our heart, our mind, our strength .. our soul ... Jesus said John 14:12..

Let's do so before the sun sets on us.... before His Majestic Second Coming....

Timothy Sng

Glory

April 9, 2017

He was a great man of God!! God used him to bring healing in my life and and I will always remember the love and humility he modeled for us all!

John van der Dussen

March 19, 2017

Only now I got the news of Rev. Doctorian's passing away to glory. I have had the great privilege to serve as his translator in Holland and Belgium for many years. I translated many other men of God, including Benny Hinn, but I will always remember Samuel Doctorian as a unique witness of the simplicity and the power of the Gospel. He was a spiritual hero, and yet he always remained so humble. I greatly respect his person and his exceptional ministry.

Mae Marzouk, Shaheen

February 20, 2017

Dear family, I am sooo sorry for the big loss, but, heaven is rejoicing. I am Mae, daughter of Najeeb Marzouk, from Damascus. I remember Rev. Sam and Nayoime, and Paul was a baby. We lived maybe couple month in same house. I remember Suheila my sis. worked as secratery for Sam. I just want to say: God bless you as you grieve. John14. Love, mae. I am on fb. Mae marzouk shaheen

Alex Teo

February 12, 2017

I read a few of his books and fully inspired by this blessed man of God. Many years ago, i was very priviledged to hear him in person as a guest speaker for our church camp in Singapore organized by Grace Methodist Church in Singapore.

Lynn Singleton

January 28, 2017

He will be greatly missed. His book impacted me deeply.

Schalk van der Merwe

January 21, 2017

What a honor to have know such a great man of God

Dena and James Bryant

December 26, 2016

Our love to all the family !

Dena and James Bryant

December 26, 2016

So blessed to have known such a man of God!!