India: Police watch as Christians Suffer mob attack: As police officers stood by and watched, hundreds of people attacked 14 Christians in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district on October 30. The violent incident occurred after the victimized followers of Jesus refused to abandon their Christian faith, despite orders from tribal leaders to do so. Having been beaten with wooden rods … [Read more...] about Persecuted for their faith
Persecuted Church
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Nov 3rd and 10th: Courageous Faith Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we gather for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) on the 3rd and 10th of November 2024, I invite you to unite with millions of believers across the globe to stand in solidarity with our persecuted family. The theme for this year, ‘Courageous Faith’, inspired by … [Read more...] about International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
IDOP Canada: Remember Her Nov 3
Each year, hundreds of millions of Christians are persecuted for their faith in various parts of the world. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) Canada exists to encourage Canadian Christians to pray for their persecuted sisters and brothers around the world – especially on the first Sunday of November. This year’s theme for IDOP in Canada … [Read more...] about IDOP Canada: Remember Her Nov 3
Persecuted for their faith
Afghanistan. Afghan Christians Isolated as Taliban Celebrates Three Years in Power. We don't hear much about Afghanistan anymore, but let's not forget about it. The situation there is just as dire as it ever was, maybe more so, since many NGO's have left the country due to the impossibility of working under the Taliban regime. The Taliban celebrated the third … [Read more...] about Persecuted for their faith
Open Doors Canada invites Canadians to pray for Christian captives on June 23, 2024
On June 23, 2024, One With Them: A Day for Christian Captives, Open Doors Canada invites Canadians to stand with, and pray for, our brothers and sisters held captive for their faith, and to pray their families. Fifty-seven-year-old Inthy, a pastor from Laos, is no stranger to religious persecution. He has been imprisoned three times for courageously … [Read more...] about Open Doors Canada invites Canadians to pray for Christian captives on June 23, 2024