Dr. Roberto Miranda: Senior Pastor of Congregation Lion of Judah

Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the United States, Dr. Miranda excelled academically at Phillips Academy, Princeton University, and Harvard University. Although his initial path pointed toward a distinguished academic career, God's calling changed the course of his life, leading him to pastoral ministry. In 1985, he assumed leadership of a small congregation and dedicated himself to building not just a church, but a movement of spiritual renewal and social transformation.

Under his leadership, Lion of Judah grew into a vibrant, bilingual, and multicultural community, bringing together people from over thirty nations. Their worship and service reflect the beauty of the Kingdom of God, where every culture and language has a place at the table.

Pastor Miranda believed that faith should extend beyond the church walls, bringing healing, justice, and restoration to the city. From this conviction, ministries emerged to support immigrants, youth, families, and those most in need. A pivotal moment came when Pastor Miranda received a vision: a lion rising above the Boston skyline, embodying the authority and compassion of Christ extending throughout the city. Inspired by this revelation, the congregation adopted the name Lion of Judah and moved to the heart of Boston, establishing itself as a beacon of light and hope. The ministry continued to flourish: it acquired new facilities, expanded its reach, and has become a model of bilingual and multicultural worship and service.

When Pastor Miranda departed to the presence of the Lord in May 2022, the city and countless lives mourned the departure of a faithful servant, whose life continues to bear fruit through the generations.