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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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

Elizabeth, a seamstress, was once a prisoner of Boko Haram.

Clothed in splendor: once a prisoner of Boko Haram, Elizabeth the seamstress crafts a new life

Despite being displaced by Boko Haram, Milka has dedicated her life to serving persecuted Christians in Nigeria.

Rising from the remnants: restoring God’s kingdom and serving persecuted Christians in Nigeria

Empowered through education, Esther gives back to her community of displaced Nigerian Christians.

Empowered through education, Esther blesses her community of displaced Nigerian Christians

What you need to know about the persecution of Nigerian Christians

Female suicide bombers kill more than 30 people in Nigeria

Liatu, a Christian persecuted in Nigeria

As a Christian persecuted in Nigeria, Liatu’s childhood was stolen—and redeemed

a group of persecuted Nigerian Christian women

Praise report: persecuted hostages freed from Boko Haram

Suzanne, a persecuted Nigerian woman

Persecuted Nigerian woman forgives terrorists who killed her father