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Worldwide Persecution
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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
Pakistan: Blasphemy Allegation Sparks Mob Attack
A village in Pakistan.
Photo: Wikimedia / Adeel.Ch (CC)An angered mob recently set fire to the home and medical clinic of a Pakistani Christian man the day after police arrested him on allegations that he had shared blasphemous content
Iran: Wife of Jailed Pastor Summoned to Lengthy Prison Term
Lida Alexani
Photo: Article18On October 21st, 2025, five Iranian Christians were sentenced to lengthy prison terms. Among those convicted was Pastor Joseph Shahbazian, who received a 16- year sentence for leading a house church; and his wife, Lida Alexani
Pakistan: Differing Court Verdicts for Christian Brothers
Supreme Court of Pakistan building.
Photo: Wikipedia / Usman.org (CC)In 2018, two brothers were sentenced to death on allegations of blasphemy. The charges brought against these Christian men stemmed from website material that had been posted back in 2009.
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CEO Blog
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Where Vocation Meets Witness
Where Vocation Meets Witness
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Anti-Christian Violence in Canada?
Anti-Christian Violence in Canada?
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VOMC's Vision Explained
VOMC's Vision Explained
"One church, united in suffering;
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one voice, strengthened in fellowship;
one hope, rooted in Christ."
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The Vision of VOMC
The Vision of VOMC
"Remember the prisoners as if chained
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with them – those who are mistreated – since
you yourselves are in the body also."
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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 7: Episode 4: China: Pastor and Church Members Detained, Underground Church Raided
16 October 2026The persecution of Christians in China is the most severe it’s been in more than four decades. That’s the assessment of Dr. Bob Fu of ChinaAid, an organization dedicated to promoting religious...
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Season 7: Episode 3: Iran: Dozens of Christians Killed, Hundreds Detained Amid Intensifying Crackdown
02 October 2026A growing crackdown on Christians in Iran has reportedly led to the deaths of at least 33 believers, including church leaders, and the detention of more than 130 other followers of Jesus in recent...
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Season 7: Episode 2: The Rise of Persecution and the Resilience of the Church
18 September 2026More than 388 million Christians around the world face high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith in Jesus. According to extensive research by Open Doors, that’s one in seven...
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Season 7: Episode 4: China: Pastor and Church Members Detained, Underground Church Raided
