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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practical ways to pray for the persecuted church

Praying For A Movement: Practical Ways to Pray for the Persecuted Church

South Asian family seated together in a simple room, looking at the camera with gentle smiles.

10 Stories From 2025 the Global Church Can’t Ignore

a secret believer in Pakistan

Who Are the Secret Believers? The Spiritual Awakening You’ve Never Heard Of

persecuted church in India

Persecuted Church in India Draws Hope from the Gospel

A man’s hands clasping the Bible.

How Bible Donations Help Persecuted Christians in Iran

Christians in Myanmar receive and distribute aid following an earthquake

Christians in Myanmar Receive Aid Following Devastating Earthquake

Christmas in Pakistan

Celebrating Christmas in Pakistan With Families in Need

An aerial view of an area of Syria devastated by war.

Which Two Religions Have Been in Constant Conflict in Syria?

Parvati and her mom celebrate Christmas in India

A Persecuted Christian Discovers the Joy of Christmas in India

audio Bibles distributed to persecuted Christians in Mexico

Giving Tuesday 2025: How Your Donations Put Bibles in Persecuted Christians’ Hands

How the Persecuted Church is Celebrating Christmas in Nigeria

How the Persecuted Church is Celebrating Christmas in Nigeria

Burkina Faso Impact, students wave outside newly renovated school from Global Christian Relief

How the Global Church is Bringing Hope to Burkina Faso