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Arthur Blessitt Biography

Arthur Blessitt is a world-famous traveling Christian preacher. He is known for carrying a cross through every nation of the world. Blessitt started preaching towards the Christian church in the late 1960s.

He began by preaching to the young people of California’s Hollywood, where he was nicknamed the “Minister of Sunset Strip.” In March 1968, he opened a coffee house called His Place in a rented building next door to a topless go-go club. It was there that he first made a big cross to hang on the wall of the building on the inside.

Blessitt started carrying the cross on Sunset Strip from time to time. In addition to his career, as an evangelist preacher, his evangelism implied preaching to all people, including rock stars, flower children, future actors, teen prostitutes, runaways, hippies, and drug addicts, and he has successfully been doing so.

10 Quick Facts About Arthur Blessitt

Arthur Blessitt Age

Arthur is 80 years old as of 2020, he was born on 27 October 1940 in Greenville, Mississippi, the United States. He celebrates his birthday on the 27th of October every year.

Arthur Blessitt Height

Blessitt stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Arthur Blessitt Family

He is the son of Arthur Blessitt Sr., who managed a large cotton farm, and Mary Virginia Blessitt. He has a sister Virginia Blessitt. The family moved to Louisiana and Blessitt was still a youngster. When he was just 7 years old, Arthur began to worship after visiting some revival meetings. His mother died on 25 Jul 2003 in Oak Grove, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, USA. Her services were on July 27, 2003, at Linn Baptist Church Cemetery, Linn, MS with Arthur officiating.

Arthur Blessitt Wife

Speaking of his personal life, he first wedded Sherry Anne Simmons, whom he married within three weeks of dating in 1963. The duo had six children. However, due to their on-and-off relationship, they separated and finally divorced in the year 1990. He then married Denise Irja Brown that same year in London.

Arthur Blessitt Children

He has seven children; biological from his marriage with Sherry; Gina Blessitt, Arthur Joel Blessitt, Joy Blessitt, Arthur Joshua Blessitt, Arthur Joseph Blessitt, and Arthur Jerusalem Blessitt, and an adopted daughter Sophia Blessitt.

Arthur Blessitt Networth

Arthur has an estimated net worth of $250,000 dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an evangelical minister. Through his various sources of income, Arthur has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Blessitt Measurements and Facts  

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Blessitt.

Blessitt Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: Arthur Owen Blessitt
• Popular As: Arthur Blessitt
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Minister, author, evangelist
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: American
• Religion: Christian
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Blessitt Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 79 years old (as of 2019)
• Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
• Date of Birth: October 27, 1940
• Place of Birth: Greenville, Mississippi, US
• Birthday: October 27

Arthur Blessitt Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: Not Known
• Weight: Not Known
• Eye Color: Grey
• Hair Color: Blonde

Blessitt Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Arthur Blessitt Sr.
• Mother:  Mary Virginia Blessitt
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Virginia Blessitt
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Denise Irja Brown
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
• Children:  Gina Blessitt, Arthur Joel Blessitt, Joy Blessitt, Arthur Joshua Blessitt, Arthur Joseph Blessitt, and Arthur Jerusalem Blessitt, and an adopted daughter Sophia Blessitt.

Arthur Blessitt Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: $250,000
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Writing and Ministry

Blessitt House and Cars

• Place of living: To be Updated
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Arthur Blessitt Illness

Arthur, famous as the crosswalk preacher, has a heart condition which he currently is under medication. The problem was discovered in 2017 when he underwent heart surgery which was successful.

Arthur Blessitt Politics

Blessitt made a failed bid for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1976. While contesting the New Hampshire and Florida caucuses, he pulled out of the contest. He polled fifth in Florida with 8171 votes. He said he was “a happy loser” because “the spiritual and moral reform has anyhow become a major issue of the campaign.”

Arthur Blessitt The Cross Walk

Blessitt made the cross in 1968 to hang on the wall of “His Place” on Sunset Strip, Hollywood and made short crosswalks in that area. On Christmas morning in 1969, he started his journey with the cross and walked from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

When asked about his inspiration for the walks, he said he “heard the voice of Jesus calling him to walk to every nation.” For a whole year, (1970-1971) Blessitt set up an evangelical outreach at New York’s Times Square, which was similar to his Hollywood coffeehouse. His debut overseas cross-walk he made, beginning in Northern Ireland.

Additionally, he carried the cross to all parts of the world, including during the Cold War, when he carried his cross into the Soviet Union, through Russia, the Baltic States, Ukraine, and other countries. He also covered Iraq, North Korea, Iran, Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan, China, South Africa, Lebanon, India, Antarctica, Palestine, Israel, Cuba, Libya, Northern and Southern Yemen, Vietnam, and Mongolia, carrying the cross.

Trinity Broadcast Network’s PR Newswire claims that he is referred to globally as the “Traveler with the Cross”. He is included in the Guinness World Records 2015 for holding the record for Longest Around the World Ongoing Pilgrimage/Walk. Blessitt has been the subject of different documentaries, for example, The Cross Museum of Arthur and Denise Blessitt (2014), Arthur: A Pilgrim (1988), and The Cross: The Arthur Story (2009), coordinated by Matthew Crouch.

Blessitt Books

• The cross(2009)
• Forty days at the cross(1971)
• Give me a “J”! It’s all about Jesus(2006)
• Arthur Blessitt’s Street University(1978)
• Arthur A. Pilgrim(1985)
• Tell The World: A Jesus People Manual(1972)
• Arthur-Peacemaker(1986)
• Glory(1988)
• Life’s Greatest Trip(1970)
• Joy To The World: Communicating The Gospel of Christ(1987)
• The Cross: 38,102 Miles, 38 Years, One Mission(2009)
• Arthur Blessitt Quotes

Arthur Blessitt Movie

• 2009 The Cross (Documentary)- The Cross (also known as The Cross: The Arthur Blessitt Story) is a 2009 documentary film directed by Matthew Crouch, in his directorial debut. The film chronicles Arthur’s Guinness World Record-setting journey of 38,102 miles of forty years “into every nation and the major island group of the world” while carrying a twelve-foot wooden cross.
  

Frequently Asked Questions About Blessitt

Who is Arthur Blessitt?

Blessitt is a world-famous traveling Christian preacher. He is known for carrying a cross through every nation of the world. Blessitt started preaching towards the Christian church in the late 1960s.

How old is Arthur Blessitt?  

He is 79 years old as of 2019. He was born on 27 October 1940 in Greenville, Mississippi, the United States.

How tall is Arthur Blessitt?

He stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is  Arthur married?

Speaking of his personal life, he first wedded Sherry Anne Simmons, whom he married within three weeks of dating in 1963. The duo had six children. However, due to their on-and-off relationship, they separated and finally divorced in the year 1990. He then married Denise Irja Brown that same year in London.

How much is Arthur worth?

He has an approximate net worth of $250,000. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the Gospel and Writing industry.

How much does Arthur make?  

His salary is still under review.

Where does Blessitt live?  

He is a resident of Denver City in Colorado, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Blessitt dead or alive?

He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

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