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One small voice cries out for the Persecuted Church.

More than 100,000,000 Christians around the world are at risk of persecution. It has become one of the worst humanitarian crises on the planet, today! It is ”a crisis point in history” that can no longer be overlooked, or millions more will suffer! Sadly it’s a crisis that not enough people realize exists. Unfortunately the western media rarely reports the extreme persecution inflicted on our Christian brothers and sisters, worldwide.

We are called by our God to stand up for all who are destitute, to remember the prisoners as if imprisoned ourselves and to be a VOICE for the persecuted Church! Join us, we CAN make a difference!

For the latest news, information and updates, follow us at www.voiceofthepersecuted.org

• When Family Becomes Enemy Number 1: Egypt’s religious divide forces women and Christians to pay a high price

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on February 23, 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  
  

  (World Watch Monitor) Not for the first time in Egypt, a romance between a Muslim divorcee and a Copt eventually ended in tragedy late last year, when the woman, who had ‘converted’ to Christianity, was killed by members of her family…. Read More ›

• UNHCR warns Nigeria to listen to internally displaced (refugees)

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on February 23, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  
  

  (Voice of the Persecuted) The government of Nigeria is pushing for IDP camps to be closed and the internally displaced returned to villages which many believe to be extremely vulnerable to Boko Haram attacks. For the past 3 years, VOP has been… Read More ›

• Forced To Flee Persecution Christians Continue To Suffer Unfair Treatment

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on February 8, 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  
  

  (Voice of the Persecuted) Faisal was a hardworking employee who had been with the company for years. His attention to detail paid off as he successfully managed projects leading the team in the office. Happy with his work, the boss often praised him with a ‘job well… Read More ›

• Scores Dead, Children Burned Alive in Boko Haram Attack

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on January 31, 2016 • ( 1 )

  

  
  

  Nigeria (Voice of the Persecuted) — Last night while praying with a Nigerian Catholic priest on the January Prayer Conference Call Event, he informed us an explosion took place near the city. We learned the Boko Haram had launched a massive… Read More ›

• Nigerian Christians Express Concern as Gov. Warns of New Boko Haram Threat

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on January 19, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  
  

  (Voice of the Persecuted) Christians in North Nigeria shared with Voice of the Persecuted that the military has warned of a new tactic by Boko Haram to perpetrate deadly attacks on the public. The news comes as added stress for those suffering beyond measure… Read More ›

• Police in Pakistan Torture Christian to Death, Family Says

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on January 19, 2016 • ( 6 )

  

  
  

  LAHORE, Pakistan (Morning Star News) – Pakistani police last week tortured a devout Catholic to death in Punjab Province after the victim’s employer singled him out for a theft charge because of his faith, family members said. Riasat Masih of Kalaskey… Read More ›

• Islamic Militants Kill Nigerian Christians in Christmas Day Massacre

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on December 28, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  
  

  Nigeria: (Voice of the Persecuted) While Christians were celebrating Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ, suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Kimba village and started shooting and set homes and shops ablaze. Witnesses claim the village was burnt to the ground. 15 were killed in the attack… Read More ›

• VOP Prevents Arrested Christian Asylum Seekers From Going To Central Jail

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on December 28, 2015 • ( 2 )

  

  
  

  (Voice of the Persecuted) Barely an hour after sharing a report on Christmas Eve highlighting persecuted Pakistani Christians in Thailand, we received a distressing call that more had been arrested including women and children. We immediately added that update to the… Read More ›

• Somalia, Tajikistan and Brunei banned Christmas celebrations, this year

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on December 28, 2015 • ( 3 )

  

  
  

  Somalia – According to reports, the Muslim-majority nation banned Christmas. They argued Christian celebrations could threaten the nation’s Muslim faith. In 2013, the nation also banned the Christian holiday citing security reasons, this was the first time it was banned because of religious sentiment. The Somalian… Read More ›

• Philippines: Islamists kill 7 Christian farmers on Christmas Eve

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on December 28, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  
  

  (Voice of the Persecuted) 7 Christian farmers were killed during a series of attacks by Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) on Christmas Eve. Christmas attacks by Muslim rebels in Christian villages in the southern Philippines left at least 14 people dead… Read More ›

• Our Faith Grows Stronger! As More Persecution Approaches!

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on December 24, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  
  

  (Voice of the Persecuted) Our hearts our breaking as we communicate with our persecuted brethren around the world, this Christmas Eve morning. Every very morning starts with messaging them, to be sure they are safe.  We pray with them, encourage them and even cry with them…. Read More ›

• Syrian Christians (Assyrians) Hold Combined Funeral For Martryed Killed By ISIS Bombing

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on December 12, 2015 • ( 4 )

  

  
  

    Dec 10, 2015: (Voice of the Persecuted)  Three car bombs exploded in the Assyrian town of Tel Tamar in the Hassaka province of Syria on Thursday. The blast killed 50-60 people and wounded 100. At least 4 Assyrians were killed…. Read More ›

• Church Body Shares Christmas Messages with Persecuted Pastor Imprisoned in Iran (Dec. 12, 2015)

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on December 12, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  
  

  (Voice of the Persecuted) Christmas messages, prayers and outpouring of Christian love for our persecuted brother, Saeed Abedini imprisoned in Iran for his faith in Christ. In the weeks to come, we will continue to post these beautiful messages and encourage… Read More ›

• Woman who survived 5 weeks in Boko Haram camp speaks for first time

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on December 10, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  
  

  (World Watch Monitor) Mercy, a 22-year-old woman from Borno State in north-east Nigeria, was abducted in June 2014 when Boko Haram overran the small town of Gwoza where she lived. She speaks here for the first time about her five… Read More ›

• Love, Prayers and Christmas Messages for imprisoned Pastor Saeed

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on December 10, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  
  

  (Voice of the Persecuted) Christmas messages, prayers and outpouring of Christian love for our persecuted brother, Saeed Abedini imprisoned in Iran for his faith in Christ. In the weeks to come, we will continue to post these beautiful messages and encourage… Read More ›

• The Snake Creeps As The West Sleeps – A Warning

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on November 15, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  
  

  (Voice of the Persecuted) Written by a Christian brother who has been directly affected by persecution in Syria. He has suffered the greatest loss anyone can experience, his family. The persecution of his family was a turning point in his life. He… Read More ›

• Now, More Than Ever, Pray For Pastor Saeed Abedini Imprisoned In Iran

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on November 14, 2015 • ( 4 )

  

  
  

  (Voice of the Persecuted) In light of allegations made public by a Christian News agency, we at Voice of the Persecuted want to inform you that we still stand with our brother, American Pastor Saeed Abedini who, in one of… Read More ›

• Another Church Building Demolished in Omdurman, Sudan

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on November 11, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  
  

  (Morning Star News) – After bulldozing a Lutheran Church of Sudan (LCS) building on Oct. 21, authorities in the Karari area of Omdurman demolished the SCOC building on Oct. 27 without prior warning, church leaders said. Local authorities said the SCOC building… Read More ›

• Don’t Worry What You Will Say, I Will Speak For You

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on October 29, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  
  

  (Voice of the Persecuted) Pray for me! Remember to pray for me. That’s what we hear most. The next most spoken word from refugees or asylum seekers is “I am not a beggar.”  I have heard so many stories from so… Read More ›

• Hold On – Joy Comes In The Morning

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on October 27, 2015 • ( 3 )

  

  
  

  f you’ve knelt beside the rubble of an aching broken heart When the things you gave your life to fell apart You’re not the first to be acquainted with sorrow, grief or pain But the master promised sunshine after rain… Read More ›

• Migrant Crises Envelopes The West But Thailand Cracking Down With Arrests

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on October 26, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  
  

  (Voice of the Persecuted) Many of us are witnessing a Christian genocide that we never believed would be in our lifetime. The world is in chaos like we never thought we would see again. But in the present, it’s nearly impossible to… Read More ›

• #INDONESIA – Thousands of Christians Flee as Churches Burned and Destroyed by Radicals and Government Authorities

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on October 25, 2015 • ( 5 )

  

  
  

  (Voice of the Persecuted) Over the last few days, Indonesian Christians under extreme pressure have been sharing reports, photos, videos and their prayers with Voice of the Persecuted. Tensions are high among the Christian communities in Indonesia as radical Muslims… Read More ›

• When God Calls You To Advocate

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on October 20, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  
  

  (Voice of the Persecuted) What does it mean Advocate?  According to Merriam-Webster :  A person who argues for or supports a cause or policy; a person who works for a cause or group; one that defends or maintains a cause… Read More ›

• IS presence frightens Assyrian Christian community receiving threats in Sweden

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on October 18, 2015 • ( 5 )

  

  
  

  Representatives of several Assyrian associations attended an emergency meeting as a direct result of several stores in Tynnered being scrawled with threats and messages linked to the terrorist group IS. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the situation in… Read More ›

• Pakistan Was Built On Blood: A Generations Lost Dreams Of Freedom

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on October 12, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  
  

    “My Roots Are Strong In Pakistan.  Although they have issued a fatwa against me, I still belong to that family who has only served Lord God from both my Mother and Father’s side.”  As we listened intently to a… Read More ›

• Freedom at a Cost but More Pak-Christians in Crisis Need Your Help!

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on October 11, 2015 • ( 4 )

  

  
  

  (Voice of the Persecuted) Praise Report! Yesterday we shared about the collaboration of Christian groups preventing the detention of Christian asylum seekers from the inhumane conditions of jail/IDC. Today we were notified all 16 have been freed and liberated from this incident…. Read More ›

• God moves the ‘Body’ and prevents detainment of Christians at a Brutal Jail in Thailand – a miracle!

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on October 8, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  
  

  (Voice of the Persecuted) Yesterday may have seemed like any other day, but we witnessed God perform a miracle, and many of you were used by Him to fulfill it! God doesn’t need us to accomplish miracles for Him. However, it seems He… Read More ›

• PAKISTAN: Christian girls kidnapped and raped by Muslims – Human Rights of Minorities Still Unprotected

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on October 5, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  
  

  (Voice of the Persecuted) Two Christian girls were kidnapped and raped by a group of Muslim men. Two of the criminals were arrested, three are still at large in the city of Jaranwala in Punjab. The victims are defended by Christian… Read More ›

• Martyred in America for Christ

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on October 3, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  
  

  Revelation 6:9 What the Lamb broke the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who has been slain because of the word of God and because of the testimony which they had maintained; (Voice of the… Read More ›

• Oregon Massacre: Singling Out Christians for Murder Is Standard Practice among Islamic Jihadis

  By VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED on October 3, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  
  

  (Raymond Ibrahim) [Thursday], an Oregon gunman curiously singled out Christians during rampage: A woman who claimed to have a grandmother inside a writing class in Snyder Hall, where a portion the massacre unfolded, described the scene in a tweet. “The shooter… Read More ›