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Aida Najaflou was arrested in February 2025 for "acting against the Islamic Republic." Despite suffering from multiple health issues, including a spinal fracture she sustained after a fall in late October, the 44-year-old Christian woman received limited medical care. Adding to her adversities, she was sentenced to a total of 17 years in prison this past November. (More information on Aida's case can be accessed at VOMCanada.com/tagged-items/aida-najaflou.htm.)
In an unexpected development, Aida was released from Evin Prison on December 21st after posting bail. However, this release is temporary, pending the outcome of her appeal. During the interim, it is hoped that the injured Christian woman will be able to receive the medical care she so urgently needs. In addition to dealing with her own health concerns, one of Aida's two children has also been unwell. While the concerned mother was detained in prison, family members who were tending to her sick child encountered significant difficulties in their attempts to provide adequate care.
- While we can praise God for Aida's temporary reprieve from imprisonment, pray that this time will result in greatly needed healing, strength and restoration for the persecuted mother and her family.
- Ask the Lord to not only provide the necessary medical care, but also spiritual and emotional renewal.
- As each member of this Christian family experiences God's healing in their lives, may His Holy Spirit advocate judicially on Aida's behalf – intervening powerfully throughout the appeal process so that her conviction will be rightfully overturned.
- Please remember the many other Christians who remain imprisoned in Iran because of their faith, asking that they too will experience the Lord's comfort, courage and unwavering hope in the midst of suffering.
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