Church Bombed

15 November 2006

A group of unidentified attackers bombed the entrance of a Catholic church in Mosul, Iraq on November 1, destroying the doors and windows. According to a November 10 report from Compass Direct, the blast happened at the Dominican Clock Church while Dominican priests were holding evening prayers. The exterior iron doors were shattered and two sets of wood doors were flattened by the blast. There were no injuries.

Though no one has claimed responsibility for the bombing, sources do not believe that the bombing was a random act saying. One source that could not be identified told Compass Direct, "You don't set off a blast that big unless you are planning something more."

Pray that the Christians in Mosul will be encouraged to continue to meet together despite opposition (Hebrews 10:23). Ask that their persecution will embolden their faith (Acts 4:29 -31). Pray that the violence against their church will cease. Thank the Lord that no one was harmed during these attacks.

For more information on the challenges facing Iraq's Christians, click here.

Iraq

Current Ministry Projects
VOMC is partnering to teach and equip persecuted Christian women sewing skills so that they can provide a sustainable source of income for their families and give them the opportunity to be witnesses for Christ through their new businesses. VOMC partners to provide biblical training on discipleship and the theology of persecution to Muslim Background Believers.

Project Funds: Women’s Ministry, Equipping the Saints, Underground Church
Country Information
Population
41,266,109 (2023 est.)

Ethnicity (%)
Arab (75-80), Kurdish (15-20), other (5)

Religion (%)
Islam (95-98), Christianity (1), other (1-4)

Leader
President Latif Rashid (2022)

Government type
Federal parliamentary republic

Legal system
Mixed legal system of civil and Islamic law

Source: CIA World Factbook
Pray for Iraq
Pray for the protection of the remaining believers in Iraq during this time of upheaval and danger. May many churches and Christian relief organizations seize the opportunity to provide greatly needed assistance and ministry to the numerous suffering people of this war-torn nation. As God’s work of healing, provision and restoration takes place, pray that a stable democratic government will be established.