![A large wooded area partially hides a village in the mountains of Laos. A large wooded area partially hides a village in the mountains of Laos.](/images/countries/laos/la-village-unsplash-lg.jpg)
On June 22nd, believers from the village of Tahae gathered at the home of Pastor Mum for a time of prayer in preparation for their Sunday worship service the next day. While the followers of Jesus were praying, the village chief – along with four other community officials – suddenly entered the home before arresting the pastor and five believers because of their Christian faith.