Pastor Who Disregarded Social Distancing Dies From Coronavirus [VIDEO]

A rebellious Pastor in Virginia who reportedly led an extremely packed church service in March has passed away after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

During his message, Bishop Gerald O. Glenn told his members at Richmond’s New Deliverance Evangelistic Church to stand, boastfully showing the world how many were willing to show up, despite the stay-at-home orders meant to help slow the spread the virus.

Bishop Glenn said, “I firmly believe that God is larger than this dreaded virus. You can quote me on that.”

Glenn promised to keep his church open unless he’s “in jail or the hospital.”

The Bishop also said “I am essential, I’m a preacher, I talk to God!”

On Sunday, the church announced that he had died just a week after testing positive for the virus.

“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Bishop Gerald O. Glenn, the Founder and Pastor of New Deliverance Evangelistic Church on Saturday, April 11, 2020 @ 9:00 PM,” the church wrote in a Facebook post.

Glenn’s wife is also reportedly sick after testing positive for the coronavirus.