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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A Persecuted Pakistani Christian woman

Persecuted Pakistani Christian woman narrowly escaped forced marriage and conversion

Persecuted Christian family in India attacked in their home church

Simran in front of the shop

The small shop across from a Sikh temple

Christian Persecution Impact Report 2024: 2.2M Lives Transformed

a world map denoting where christians are persecuted

Announcing the all-new GCR Red List: a special report on Christian persecution

Several hands holding up a cross

Why is Christianity the Most Persecuted Religion?

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Sikhs in India wield swords to violently attack Christian pastor

Simran, a Christian widow in India

Christian widow in India finds hope after husband’s murder

Christians in India like Suman are displaced by familial persecution

Death threats and murder: What familial persecution looks like for Christians in India

a Christian church in Syria

After arson incident, believers grow anxious about the future of Christianity in Syria

a persecuted Christian teen in Africa holds a Christmas ornament

Your year end donation will strengthen the persecuted church

The Roman coliseum

Why did the Romans persecute Christians?