September 18, 2015

Watch: Philly Jesus baptizes follower in Love Park fountain

NBC 10 captured the scene on video

By Elisa Lala
PhillyVoice Contributor

Carroll - Philly Jesus at LOVE Park

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Philly Jesus in Love Park, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015.

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Michael Grant, aka Philly Jesus, aka P.J., baptized a man in the Love Park fountain on Wednesday before a crowd of onlookers.

PhillyVoice Q&A with Philly Jesus about the upcoming papal visit:
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One of the witnesses happened to be a NBC10 cameraperson who "happened to be in the park at the time and captured the moment on video."

Elisa Lala
PhillyVoice Contributor

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