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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Standing with Nigeria’s persecuted church after the Yelewata massacre

7 ways to stand with persecuted Christians in Nigeria

A joyful noise: worship in the persecuted Nigerian church

Former Alaska priest abducted in Nigeria amid rising Christian persecution

‘Our daily word is gratitude’: The faith of a persecuted Nigerian pastor

One year later: Terrorism in Nigeria did not steal Suzanne’s joy

Faith under fire: How a Christian prisoner of Boko Haram escaped forced conversion to Islam

A wellspring of hope for displaced Christians in Nigeria

10,000 lives lost: CEO Brian Orme unpacks the staggering cost of the persecution crisis in Nigeria

Perseverance despite persecution: how Safiratu kept her faith alive as a captive of Boko Haram

A Palm Sunday attack: 50 Christians killed in Plateau State, Nigeria

Tabitha, a Nigerian woman who survived persecution by Boko Haram.

“Is it better to reject Jesus, or die?” Tabitha’s story of faith after persecution by Boko Haram