Three Orthodox Church Leaders Arrested

Church leader demonstrates the abuse he faced from Eritrean authorities

Sources for The Voice of the Martyrs report that three Orthodox Christians were arrested by Eritrea authorities last Thursday (November 18).  Dr. Tekleab, a medical doctor, Dr. Setsum, a psychiatrist, and an Orthodox priest, Father Gebremedhin are reportedly being detained at Police Station #2 in Asmara .  Dr. Setsum was previously arrested a few months ago but released after a week.  All three are known leaders in the Eritrean Orthodox Church and it is believed that their arrests are due to their Christian activities.  Details are still forthcoming.  Please remember these three men and their families in your prayers.  While the majority of Christians arrested in Eritrea in recent years have been evangelical Christians who have been refused permission to register, there have also been incidents where Christians from registered churches, such as the Lutheran and Orthodox, have been detained and mistreated.

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