Stories of the Religious Persecution of Christians

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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 woman wearing a red head covering sits indoors with an open Bible in her lap, while a young girl sits behind her.

Costly Discipleship: What Sonia’s Faith Teaches Us

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

In Nigeria, Nancy and Philemon Forgive Their Attackers

Smuggled Bibles in the Middle East

The Bible that Changed One Soldier’s Journey from Fighting ISIS to Following Christ

Young Nigerian girl in Plateau State looking toward the camera, with community members visible in the background.

5 Ways to Pray for Jos North After the Anguwan Rukuba Attack

A burned-out church building in Bokos, Nigeria

A Pattern Too Consistent to Ignore in Nigeria

A woman wearing a black head covering carrying a toddler who is eating a biscuit, standing on a street near passing cars.

Help at the Border: Iranian Christian Refugees Need a Lifeline

Brian Orme speaking into a podcast microphone

From Arm’s Length to Up Close: Brian Orme on Faith, Joy, and the Persecuted Church

Shadows of missiles on the North Korean flag

The countries where Christianity is illegal in 2026

Care packages for Mar Elias survivors in Syria

Returning to Mar Elias: How Your Support Is Helping a Bombed Syrian Church Recover

Handwritten names of Nigerian Christians who were kidnapped in Karmin Wali

Answered Prayer in Nigeria: 170+ Kidnapped Believers Freed – But Their Healing Has Only Begun

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Does the Bible Say If Persecution Will Ever End?

A man in a dark green tunic stands before a chalkboard, looking directly at the camera.

11 Ways You Can Powerfully Pray for Secret Believers