Samuel Norayr Oganessyants was born on July 21, 1976, in Armenia.
He is the founder and senior pastor of the International Bible Center “Fire of Awakening” in Marseille, France.

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The childhood and youth of Pastor Samuel were filled with miracles and supernatural experiences. His mother, having become a Christian, dedicated him to God following the example of Hannah from the Bible. While dying from a severe hereditary disease, he was supernaturally healed as an infant. At the age of 17, he moved to Russia, to the city of Novosibirsk, where he began to serve and study theology. In 2002, following a promise from God, he went on a mission to Spain. Shortly thereafter, he moved to France, to the city of Marseille, where—despite numerous difficulties—he founded the church "Fire of Awakening."

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His prophetic ministry, which reaches across Asia, Latin America, North America, and Europe, leads people to real encounters with God.
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, he preaches deliverance and healing from sin.

God gives him prophetic words for various nations, often causing a strong response among local churches. For example, after his ministry in Argentina, a nationwide three-day interchurch fast was declared.

In 2005, Samuel Norair Oganessyants got married. Today, together with his wife, Pastor Ariana, they serve God faithfully.