Prophet Stanley Carmel, the husband of city preacher Reverend Lucy Natasha, has been trending over the past few days after photos of him with his spiritual daughter, Karen Rajan, surfaced online.

Prophet Carmel’s Birthday Tribute

The Canada-based Indian preacher shared pictures of himself alongside Karen, accompanied by a heartfelt birthday message.

He described her as his “major spiritual daughter and a blessing,” praising her as a rare gift to God’s kingdom.

“Happy Birthday, my major spiritual daughter! ? @karen_rajan You are a star, a vessel, and a blessing to the kingdom! You are a rare gift to God’s Kingdom, and I’m grateful for all you do. The best is yet to come!” Carmel wrote.

What caught the public’s attention, however, was their choice of outfits. Both Carmel and Karen wore matching black attire, sparking debate among netizens about the appropriateness of the gesture.

Karen herself marked the occasion with a series of photos and videos from her night out with three companions, including Carmel.

Dressed in black, she posed happily with the preacher and other family members, captioning the moment simply: “+1 ?.”

She also shared a throwback picture of her baptism, where Carmel had celebrated her milestone with the words: “Congratulations, my daughter ❤️ Karen Rajan. #baptism #newlife.”

Natasha’s Silence Raises Eyebrows

Keen observers noted that since Carmel’s post about Karen, Natasha has not liked or engaged with his updates—a departure from her usual practice of showing public support.

Instead, the Empowerment Christian Church co-founder has been posting a series of deeply emotional prayers, encouraging her followers to trust in God’s timing and restoration.

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Rev Natasha’s Prayerful Messages

She further assured her congregation of divine restoration, declaring: “You shall recover everything your enemies stole from you.”

Questions Over Their Marriage

Natasha and Carmel tied the knot in January 2022 in a colourful traditional wedding held in Nairobi, later celebrating a second ceremony in Kerala, India.

While the couple has often shared messages of faith and unity, recent speculation has raised questions about the state of their marriage. Neither has directly addressed the rumours.

Carmel Responds to Speculation

Amid the mounting chatter, Carmel finally broke his silence, dismissing the gossip. He wrote:
“The lies they spread will build the ladder you climb.”