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In these countries, Christians encounter varying degrees of repetitive, persistent and systematic suffering, and deprival of basic human rights, because of their faith in Jesus Christ – a belief their persecutors will not tolerate.

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Recent News Articles
- Four Churches Encounter Harassment (Ukraine) 2022-06-30
  Christ the Saviour Church in Mariupol Photo: VOM Korea Since the Luhansk and Donetsk regions of eastern Ukraine came under the control of Russian-backed separatists in 2014, Christians in the area have faced severe restrictions from military leaders. Today, as the Russian invasion takes further...
- Health Concerns for Christian Prisoner (Iran) 2022-06-30
  Naser Navard Gol-Tapeh Photo: Article 18 In 2017, Naser Navard Gol-Tapeh was sentenced to ten years in prison for allegedly "acting against national security through the formation and establishment of an illegal church organization in his home." The arrest came after 30 police officers raided an...
- Two Chibok Schoolgirls Rescued! (Nigeria) 2022-06-30
  Girls abducted from a school in Chibok, Nigeria, during 2014. Photo: Screenshot After more than eight years in captivity, two of the girls kidnapped from a school in Chibok, Nigeria, have managed to gain their freedom. Hauwa Joseph and Mary Douda were among the more than 270 girls who were...
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- Praying for Hiddenness
  
  Praying for Hiddenness
  
  "When many days had passed, the Jews plotted to kill him,
  but their plot became known to Saul. They were watching the gates day
  and night in order to
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- Praying to Love and Forgive
  
  Praying to Love and Forgive
  
  "...Love your enemies, do good to those
  who hate you, bless those who curse you,
  pray for those who abuse you.... And
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- Praying for Boldness
  
  Praying for Boldness
  
  “…most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my
  imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the Word without
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- Statement on Ukraine
  
  Statement on Ukraine
  
  “Hammer away, ye hostile bands. Your hammers break; God’s anvil stands.”
  ~ Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, author of The Answer to
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Recent Podcasts

Closer to the Fire with Greg Musselman

This unique podcast from The Voice of the Martyrs Canada focusses on the persecuted church around the world. While raising awareness of global persecution through updated reports, testimonies of Christians who are suffering for their faith in Jesus, and interviews with those who are serving them, it also presents opportunities to pray for persecuted believers and their families.
- Season 2: Episode 27 : Nigeria: Record-Setting Pace of Violence Against Christians
  24 June 2022
  
  Based on stats of the previous year, human rights experts are predicting a record-setting year of violence against Nigeria’s Christians for 2022. The Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project...
- Season 2: Episode 26: Serving the Persecuted Church: Encouraging and Strengthening One Another
  10 June 2022
  
  For the past 25 years, Ray Thorne has devoted his life to encouraging and helping persecuted believers around the world. Ray joins Closer to the Fire host Greg Musselman to share his experiences in...
- Season 2 Episode 25 India: Hindu Nationalists Seek to Eliminate Christianity
  27 May 2022
  
  Radical Hindu nationalists believe that all Indians should be Hindus and, therefore, the country should be rid of any other religions – including Christianity. They use extensive violence to achieve...
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