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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BREAKING: ‘Secret Deal’ Struck for U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson

5 Surprising Facts About Christianity in North Korea

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Iranian Christian to Authorities: ‘My Imprisonment Will Further the Gospel’

7 Vacation Paradises that Are No Holiday for Christians

Is Another Boko Haram Emerging in Previously Untroubled Southeast Africa?

A dozen Christian villages in Nigeria wiped out in four-day killing spree

Finally Free After 11 Years in Eritrean Prison, Tortured Pastor Refused to Deny Christ

Hindu Leader Demands All Christians Leave India in Publicized Video

In Egypt, Families of 21 Martyrs Beheaded by ISIS Feel ‘Inner Peace’ After Remains Returned

In Nigeria, 39 Killed in Fulani Herdsmen Massacres–Christians Cry Out ‘Enough Bloodshed’

US Pastor Brunson Moved From ‘Nightmare’ Prison