Padre Fábio de Melo Gives Prize to Audience Member on SBT

On July 26, 2026, during the live broadcast of Programa Silvio Santos on SBT, priests Padre Fábio de Melo and Padre Chrystian Shankar each won cash prizes in the game “Jogo das 3 Pistas.” Fábio de Melo, who earned R$ 770, explained that a woman in the audience had moved him from the moment he entered the studio and asked the host, Patricia Abravanel, for permission to give her the prize. He handed the money to the woman, embraced her and said he wanted her to enjoy it.

Inspired by the gesture, Chrystian Shankar, after winning R$ 600, also donated his prize to the same lady, adding a blessing and noting the shared name of his mother, Maria. Abravanel praised the acts, describing them as “more than words.” The audience applauded, and the moment quickly spread on social media, with many users commenting on the priests’ generosity.

The donation was reported by several Brazilian outlets, highlighting the emotional impact of the gesture and its viral reception online.