Fake cancer preacher 'must go through restorative process'
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Michael Guglielmucci revealed he had lied about having a form of leukemia. (Google)
The father of a Christian preacher who has admitted to lying about having cancer has told a congregation that his son must go through a restorative process.
Pastor Daniel Guglielmucci addressed more than 1,000 worshipers at the Edge Church in Adelaide's south this morning, after his son Michael last week admitted to lying about having a form of leukemia.
"So now these five things must apply to him. He must humble himself, he must again hunger after God, he must be committed to holiness, to honour God, to honour church, and to honour everybody in the community," he said.
"He must also have a heart to heal his own brokenness before he can ever reach out to the brokenness of others."
Last week his Melbourne-based son, Michael, revealed he had lied about having a form of leukemia, while releasing a music single called Healer.
It is also believed he received a number of donations for treatment for his fake illness.
Pastor Guglielmucci read a statement from Michael, admitting to a 16 year obsession with adult pornography.
He earlier said his son is a sinner who must seek repentance and anyone who gave money to his son will be able to get it back.
Pastor Guglielmucci says his son may need to attend an overseas clinic, to overcome his behaviour.
Mr Guglielmucci's lawyer says the preacher is receiving psychiatric treatment in Adelaide.
