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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“We never wished for persecution to come. But still it came”

31 days of prayer for Turkey, Syria—‘Kids need prayers the most’

‘Pray they don’t lose their faith in God’—Ali’s story of urgent restoration

Urgent prayer and support still needed in Turkey and Syria

10 prayers you can pray for Nigeria’s Christians

‘Pray for new hope’—on the ground in Turkey’s churches

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A 40-day pledge to pray for the persecuted Church

‘It is hell here every day’—Churches in Syria, Turkey send urgent messages

‘I had never held a Bible before’—Negash’s story of incredible transformation

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‘Thousands of buildings collapsed’—Christians in Turkey call for urgent prayer

Death threats, burned homes, starvation—Indian Christians are risking everything to follow Jesus

Why are extremists attacking Christians in India?