Laos: Wife of murdered church planter continues her late husband's work
Laos: Wife of murdered church planter continues her late husband's work
Authorities in Laos see evangelical Christianity as a plot to undermine the communist revolution. During a recent fact-finding visit to Laos, The Voice of the Martyrs Canada partner Release International met Abigail - not her real name - whose husband was murdered for his Christian faith.
December 14, 2009
Length: 3:22
Laos Information
- Current Ministry Project
VOMC is working with an international partner to provide New Testaments to persecuted Christians, new believers, and those who are earnestly seeking Christ. We believe that the Word of God is a vital tool in combating persecution by helping believers grow in maturity to the fullness of Christ.
Project Fund: Bibles
- Country Information
Population
7,852,377 (2023 est.)Ethnicity (%)
Lao (53.2), Khmou (11), Hmong (9.2), Phouthay (3.4), Tai (3.1), Makong (2.5), Katong (2.2), Lue (2), Akha (1.8), other (11.6)Religion (%)
Buddhism (64.7), Christianity (1.7), none (31.4), unspecified (2.1)Leader
President Thongloun Sisoulith (2021)Government type
Communist stateLegal system
Civil law system similar in form to the French systemSource: CIA World Factbook
- Pray for Laos
Pray for strength and courage for Christians as they continue to face pressure and imprisonment for their faith.
Pray for the government of Laos -- that those in power will continue to improve policies and activities, recognizing the need for freedom for all their citizens.
