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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Pastor Wing, a persecuted Christian in China, fined for holding church

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A surgeon and persecuted Christian in Burkina Faso held captive by Al-Qaeda for 7 years

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Simon, a 13-year-old persecuted Christian in Pakistan, falsely arrested

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5 ways to pray for persecuted Christians in the Middle East

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Abanoub, a persecuted Christian in Egypt, sent to prison over comment

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Father Charles, a persecuted Christian in Nigeria, killed for his faith

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Ishmael, a persecuted Christian in Sudan, receives death threats

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Nabeel, a persecuted Christian in Pakistan, sentenced to death

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How Russia weaponizes religion against Christians in its war on Ukraine

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Salwa, a persecuted Christian in Egypt, finds healing in Christ

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Border countries threaten Christian persecution in Armenia

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Persecuted Christian Aslam spreads the good news in Pakistan