Stories of the Religious Persecution of Christians

Featured Articles Christian Persecution Stories

The Christian persecution stories featured here reveal how, all around the world, believers are experiencing threats, violence and discrimination because of their faith in Jesus Christ. Many persecuted Christians have been driven away from their homes and displaced by mob violence. Meanwhile, others suffer in prison due to false blasphemy charges. Some have been subjected to terrorism, kidnappings, assault and martyrdom. The articles below detail individual accounts of persecution.

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Because Christiana's faith was strong, she and her family were prepared to face unimaginable suffering with courage.

‘We Only Had God’: Total Dependence on God in Nigeria

Christians have been ordered to not pray together after dark in the southwest Nigerian village of Ekerin after armed gunmen killed three and abducted 15 church members attending a prayer vigil in their community.

Nigeria: Christians Ordered to Not Pray Together After Dark

Nancy and Philemon choose forgiveness despite persecution

What Does Biblical Forgiveness Look Like Under Extreme Persecution?

A crucial loan helped Esther rebuild her terrorist-destroyed life in Nigeria

‘No Matter What’: A Nigerian Refugee’s Journey to Peace

Gladys and her son, Miracle, have discovered that an IDP camp can become home

In Nigeria, a refugee mother loves her son steadfastly

Defiant in the face of terror, shot and left for dead, Suzanne held fast to her faith

Standing Firm: Suzanne Lost Her Vision but Found the Light

Ryan Miller dances with refugee Gladys at a "graduation" ceremony in a refugee camp

In Nigeria, Once Persecuted, Now They Dance!

A Nigerian Christian mother and her child, driven from their home by persecution

7 Ways to Pray for Persecuted Christians in Nigeria

In Nigeria, persecution took Androwas' leg, yet he is grateful to God

In Nigeria, Persecution Took His Leg, Yet He is Grateful

9 Ways to Advocate for Christians Killed in Nigeria

Pray for Nigeria: Dozens Killed in Easter Weekend Attacks

Nancy and Philemon display horrible injuries suffered at the hands of their persecutors.

In Nigeria, Nancy and Philemon Forgive Their Attackers