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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Khadija, a Muslim-background believer

Muslim-Background Believer on the Costs and Joys of Secret Faith

Kashif, one of Pakistan's Secret Christians

Prayer and Perseverance Help Pakistan’s Secret Christians

Waving Iran flag above skyline of Tehran at sunset.

5 Ways to Pray for the Church in Iran Right Now

Ryan Miller smiles while handing a supply container to a seated woman at a displacement camp in Nigeria.

When Persecution Became Personal: Ryan Miller on Meeting the Church in Nigeria

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?