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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
Somalia: Attacked Christian Loses Ability to Speak
A hospital in Somalia.
Photo: Flickr / ATMISIn 2020, Abdulai Ramadan put his faith in Jesus Christ and has since belonged to a secret fellowship of believers in Somalia. His wife, however, is strongly opposed to his newfound faith, which she perceives as his rejection of their family and culture.
India: Christian Couple Released on Bail
A church in India.
Photo: Flickr / Nevil Zaver (cc)In a Persecution & Prayer Alert report published earlier this month, it was revealed that a pastor and his wife in India had been convicted of allegedly attempting to convert Dalit villagers within their community. Pastor Jose Pappachan and his wife...
China: Imprisoned for Distributing Christian Literature
On January 17th, five Chinese Christians who had been charged with "illegal business operations" were convicted and sentenced to prison. Pastor Deng Yanxiang received a sentence of two years' imprisonment, while the other four believers were given sentences ranging from 14 to 17 months.
Pakistan: Acquittal for Christian Brothers
A village fair in Pakistan.
Photo: Wikimedia / Sarwanmemon.muet (cc)Twin brothers Sahil and Raheel (also spelled "Rahil") Shahid were arrested in August 2024 and charged with blasphemy. The young Christian men were accused of throwing scraps of paper containing Quranic verses from an amusement park ride. For more details...
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CEO Blog
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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
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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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Save the Date - IDOP 2024
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"She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: 'You are the God
who sees me,' for she said, 'I have now seen the One who sees me.'"
Genesis 16:13
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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 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 8: The Mission of VOM Canada: Looking Back and Looking Ahead
03 January 2025For over 50 years, the Voice of the Martyrs Canada has been serving the persecuted church worldwide. In this episode of the Closer to the Fire podcast, host Greg Musselman is joined by Floyd...
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Season 5: Episode 10: Vietnam: Christians Face Opposition and Violence