The Persecution of Christians Offering insights on the issues facing Christians living in the Holy Lands and the Middle East, and wherever they are suffering for their faith.
- Pakistan: Christian human rights activists ‘briefly detained, tortured’ by police in Faisalabadby Order of Saint Andrew on September 24, 2023 at 9:49 pm
For information about the Orthodox Mission in Pakistan, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in Pakistan, see here. “Christian human rights activists ‘briefly detained, tortured’ by police in Faisalabad,” by Imran Gabol, Dawn, September 23, 2023: Two human rights activists visiting Faisalabad from Karachi were allegedly briefly detained and tortured by police,
- China: Chinese Street Evangelist Detained For ‘Organizing Illegal Gatherings’by Order of Saint Andrew on September 24, 2023 at 10:02 am
For background on Orthodox Christianity in China, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in China, see here. Chinese Street Evangelist Detained For ‘Organizing Illegal Gatherings,’ ” China Aid, September 18, 2023: (Hengyang, Hunan province) Today, police detained street evangelist Chen Wensheng on suspicion of “organizing and financing illegal gatherings.” They placed
- Uganda: Evangelist Slain for Leading Muslims to Christby Order of Saint Andrew on September 23, 2023 at 10:09 am
The disturbing treatment of Philip Bere illustrates yet again how conversion to Christianity is so often the occasion for persecution of Christians — both of the converts and of those who brought the converts the word of the Gospel. Among the Christians of Uganda are around 35,000 Orthodox Christians. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of Christian
- Mozambique: 11 Killed as Islamist Jihadists Reportedly Target Christians in Villageby Order of Saint Andrew on September 22, 2023 at 10:37 am
Christians, mostly Roman Catholics, constitute 59% of Mozambique’s population; Muslims comprise 19%. However, the Islamic State (ISIS) has begun to step up operations in the country’s gas-rich northeast, where the Muslim population is largely concentrated. For more ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in Mozambique, see here. “11 Killed as Islamist Jihadists Reportedly Target Christians
- The Hidden Plight of Pakistan’s Christiansby Order of Saint Andrew on September 21, 2023 at 9:05 am
For information about the Orthodox Mission in Pakistan, see here. For previous ChristianPersecution.com coverage of the persecution of Christians in Pakistan, see here. “The Hidden Plight of Pakistan’s Christians,” International Christian Concern, September 14, 2023: 09/14/2023 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – When we think of humanitarian concerns, typically, we think of Africa, the Middle East,
Morningstar News First Light Before the Dawn
- Herdsmen Kill Christian, Wound Three Others in Nigeriaby Our Nigeria Correspondent on September 22, 2023 at 6:12 pm
ABUJA, Nigeria (Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen on Wednesday morning (Sept. 20) attacked a village in Nasarawa state, Nigeria, killing one Christian and wounding three others, including a pastor, an area resident said. The herdsmen attacked Kola village, Akwanga County, at about 10 a.m., killing Amos Vonne Wakayi and wounding the Rev. Thomas Wakayi, a The post Herdsmen Kill Christian, Wound Three Others in Nigeria appeared first on Morningstar News.
- Baseless Charge in India Leaves Pastor, Family in Ruinsby Our India Correspondent on September 21, 2023 at 5:27 pm
NEW DELHI (Morning Star News) – Not even a judge’s reprimand of police spared an impoverished pastor in India from being jailed on baseless claims of fraudulent conversion, one of the latest examples of how Hindu extremists misuse “anti-conversion” laws. Pastor Bajarang Rawat, a 47-year-old convert from Hinduism in Mohanlalganj, Lucknow District in Uttar Pradesh state, The post Baseless Charge in India Leaves Pastor, Family in Ruins appeared first on Morningstar News.
- Muslim Mob Forces Christians Out of Building in Indonesiaby Our Indonesia Correspondent on September 20, 2023 at 2:23 pm
SURABAYA, Indonesia (Morning Star News) – A Muslim mob protesting a church site outside Jakarta, Indonesia on Saturday (Sept. 16) has forced the congregation to temporarily move worship services online, sources said. The Indonesia Bethel Church (Gereja Bethel Indonesia, or GBI) reached a police-brokered agreement to forego worship services at their building in Depok, just south The post Muslim Mob Forces Christians Out of Building in Indonesia appeared first on Morningstar News.
- Herdsmen Kill 15 Christians, Kidnap 32 Others in Nigeria by Our Nigeria Correspondent on September 18, 2023 at 5:18 pm
ABUJA, Nigeria (Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen on Friday (Sept. 15) killed 15 Christians in southern Kaduna state, Nigeria, sources said. The attack on Dogon Noma village, Kajuru County came amid disclosure that such attacks have led to the death of 23 pastors and the closure of 200 worship buildings in Kaduna state in the The post Herdsmen Kill 15 Christians, Kidnap 32 Others in Nigeria appeared first on Morningstar News.
- Evangelist Slain for Leading Muslims to Christ in Ugandaby Our East Africa Correspondent on September 15, 2023 at 5:05 pm
NAIROBI, Kenya (Morning Star News) – Muslim extremists on Sept. 6 beat a 33-year-old evangelist to death for leading Muslims to faith in Christ at an event in eastern Uganda, sources said. After the evangelistic event in Kituuti town, Philip Bere was pulled from his bicycle while returning to Katiryo, Kibuku District and killed when the The post Evangelist Slain for Leading Muslims to Christ in Uganda appeared first on Morningstar News.
VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED CARING for the Persecuted Church - BREAKING NEWS AND UPDATES
- Persecution Watch: Introspection and Repentance —Pray with usby VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on September 23, 2023 at 12:39 pm
(Voice of the Persecuted) You are invited to join us on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in a prayer conference call for the persecuted church hosted by Persecution Watch. Adonai works, always, everywhere and in everyone. He also works according to His appointed times. This Sabbath was the high Sabbath between Yom Teruah (or Rosh ha … Continue reading →
- Persecution Watch: Pray for Believers in Qatarby VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on September 21, 2023 at 12:12 pm
(Voice of the Persecuted) You are invited to join us on Thursday, September 21, 2023, in a prayer conference call for the persecuted church hosted by Persecution Watch. QATAR: Population: 3 million, Christians about 410,000 Of Qatar’s population of around 3 million, about 409,000 people are Christian – including many migrant workers. Christians make up 13.7% … Continue reading →
- Persecution Watch: Pray for the Churchby VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on September 19, 2023 at 2:27 pm
(Voice of the Persecuted) You are invited to join us on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in a prayer conference call for the persecuted church hosted by Persecution Watch. Dear Prayer Warriors, it is my desire to encourage you for your faith, love, and obedience. I thank God for all of you. It is a privilege for me … Continue reading →
- Praying for Israel and Christians caught in the middleby VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on September 16, 2023 at 2:53 pm
(Voice of the Persecuted) You are invited to join us on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in a prayer conference call for the persecuted church hosted by Persecution Watch. The current Biblical feast day that is commemorated on the first day of the 7th month (Biblical calendar) is found in Leviticus 23:23-25. Not a lot is said … Continue reading →
- Persecution Watch: Praying for Believers in Mexicoby VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on September 14, 2023 at 1:51 pm
(Voice of the Persecuted) You are invited to join us on Thursday, September 14, 2023, in a prayer conference call for the persecuted church hosted by Persecution Watch. Mexico: Population: 135,385 million, Christians 129,627 million When Andrés Manuel López Obrador won the presidency in 2018 on a platform of ridding Mexico of corruption, he duly … Continue reading →
