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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. -
Recent News Articles
India: Arrests for Alleged Conversion Activities
Christians in India.
Photo: VOMCMultiple Christians were recently arrested by authorities in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, resulting in charges of coercive religious conversions. In each case, allegations against the Christians by Hindu nationalist groups led to sudden police raids.
China: Pastor Tried for Organizing Illegal Gatherings
Ma Yan
Photo: ChinaAid
On August 9th, 2024, a preacher named Ma Yan was arrested in the Chinese city of Yinchuan for "disrupting social order" and given a ten-day detention. Immediately following his release, Ma was arrested again for "organizing illegal gatherings." The accusations stem from a small gathering...
Occupied Ukraine: Orthodox Priest Transferred to Russian Labour Camp
Father Kostiantyn Maksimov
Photo: Center for Civil Liberties
In May 2023, Orthodox priest Kostiantyn Maksimov was taken captive by Russian occupation forces in the Zaporizhzhia Region of eastern Ukraine. In March 2024, it was announced that he had been accused of reporting the location of Russian air defences and put...
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Living Hebrews 13:3
Living Hebrews 13:3
“Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them
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which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.”
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Reflecting on the Christmas Nativity… The Promised Messiah’s Birth
Reflecting on the Christmas Nativity…
“The Promised Messiah’s Birth”
“Who can add to Christmas? The perfect motive is that
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ADVENTUS - "The Coming"
ADVENTUS
“The Coming”
“But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah,
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who are too little to be among the
clans of Judah, from you shall come
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International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
The International Day of Prayer
for the Persecuted ChurchSunday, November 3rd, 2024
Rev. Richard Wurmbrand, founder of the Voice of the Martyrs
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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.
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Season 5: Episode 11: Nigeria: Standing With Persecuted Christians
28 February 2025Nearly all Christians in northeastern Nigeria have lost family members due to the violence perpetrated by terrorist groups. Entire congregations have been displaced, and many pastors have been...
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Season 5: Episode 10: Vietnam: Christians Face Opposition and Violence
07 February 2025Several followers of Jesus have recently experienced situations of severe persecution in the Southeast Asian country of Vietnam. In one recent case, a house church leader identified as Brother Ting...
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Season 5: Episode 9: India: Anti-Conversion Laws Used Against Christians
24 January 2025According to recently published reports, anti-conversion laws may soon be enacted in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. Members of the state legislature are presently considering a newly...
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Season 5: Episode 11: Nigeria: Standing With Persecuted Christians
