Henry Hildebrandt

Pastor
Henry Hildebrandt
Pastor Henry Hildebrandt of the Church of God in Aylmer, 2021.
Born1963
NationalityCanadian, Mexican
Known forCOVID-19 misinformation, Anti Lockdown Activism, COVID-19 denialism, Anti Vaccine Activism.
Websitehttps://henryhildebrandt.com/
For the 20th century religious educator, see Henry Hildebrand.

Heinrich (Henry) Hildebrandt (born 1963) is a Mexican-Canadian religious leader, activist, and conspiracy theorist.[1] In 1991, Hildebrandt became pastor of a fundamentalist Church of God (Restoration) congregation in Aylmer, Ontario, a group described by former members as "controlling" and "cult-like".[2][3] Hildebrandt also has the title of Apostle in the global presbytery of the Church of God (Restoration). In, what some suggest, is an effort to fulfill church prophesy and attract new members,[4] Hildebrandt became an outspoken critic of COVID-19 restrictions and led his congregation in defying restrictions on gatherings since April 2020, which he alleges is a government conspiracy to destroy the true Christian church.[5][6]

  1. ^ "Henry Hildebrandt:From religious firebrand to COVID-19 provocateur". The London Free Press. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  2. ^ "Church fighting pandemic restrictions is cult-like". CBC.ca. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  3. ^ "Former Church of God Restoration members says she is out and recovering". Winnipeg Sun.
  4. ^ "Controversial religious sect in small-town Ontario preaches disruption". CTV W. 27 March 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  5. ^ "Anti-mask organizers charged for weekend rally in CalgaryJudge orders locks removed from Aylmer Church of God". London Free Press.
  6. ^ "Controversial religious sect in small-town Ontario preaches disruption". CTV W. 27 March 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2022.