Persecution & Prayer Alert

"Our prayers may be awkward. Our
attempts may be feeble. But since the
power of prayer is in the One who
hears it and not in the one who says it,
our prayers do make a difference."
~ Max Lucado

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Nigeria - Year in Review

Masked gunmen are carrying a variety of large weapons. — Fulani militants.
Photo: Voice of America

Unlike some nations where persecution is government-instigated, believers in Nigeria – particularly those in northern parts of the country – are at greatest risk of life-threatening attacks perpetrated by their fellow Nigerians. In previous years, Islamic militant groups (such as Boko Haram) carried out their violent raids against Christian villages with impunity. In addition to slaying many innocent inhabitants, buildings and properties within these communities were destroyed. While other terrorist groups remain a major active threat to Christians residing in Nigeria, most of the attacks reported during 2025 were carried out by militant Fulani herdsmen.

Christmas Greetings From Voice of the Martyrs Canada

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Christmas is a season of worship and celebration. It's a time to join with others in expressions of love and gratitude while rejoicing over God's greatest gift: the birth of His Promised Son, Jesus Christ. As we reflect on the wondrous birth of our loving Saviour, may we also turn our hearts and minds to the many believers who are unable worship Him so openly; those who must celebrate the coming of Christ in secret. In some areas of the world, Christmas may even be a time of increased persecution.

Thank you for prayerfully remembering our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ during this Christmas season. We, here at Voice of the Martyrs Canada, extend to you our sincere appreciation for partnering with us in prayer, friendship and giving throughout this past year. All of us wish you and your loved ones a wonderfully blessed Christmas. May it be filled with peace, joy and steadfast faith in “Emmanuel” – "God with Us"!

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Recent Church Attack Results in Two Deaths

The shell of a house shows that it was completely burned. — Believers frequently encounter violence for their faith.
Photo: VOMC

On Sunday, December 7th, armed assailants entered the St. Andrews Anglican Church in Isiokwe, Anambra State, while the priest and other congregants were preparing for morning worship. The gunmen were said to be searching for the church's priest, who was thankfully able to escape to safety. However, the priest's wife and another church member were tragically shot and killed, while several other worshippers were wounded during the indiscriminate shooting.

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