Iran: Concern for Christians in prison

Iran: Concern for Christians in prison

The families and friends of Christians in prison in Iran request prayer as concerns for their well-being grow and communication has all but ceased. As our joint report[1] published in February mentions, there are at least 48 Christians in prison on account of their...
Iran: Christian convert starts prison sentence

Iran: Christian convert starts prison sentence

Prayer is requested for Christian converts Nayereh Arjaneh and Qasem Esmaili from Garmsar in North Iran. Nayereh started serving two concurrent five-year sentences in Semnan Prison on 23 December. Her husband Qasem’s prison sentence is on hold while he has cancer...
Iran: Severe sentences for five Christians

Iran: Severe sentences for five Christians

Prayer is requested for five Christians who have been given long prison sentences for the peaceful expression of their faith. They were charged with “gathering and collusion” and “propaganda against the Islamic Republic of Iran.” According to the prosecutor, evidence...
Iran: Pray for Christians starting prison sentences

Iran: Pray for Christians starting prison sentences

Please remember the following Christians in your prayers as they start serving prison sentences for supposed crimes related to their religious activities. Morteza Faghanpour-Saasi (38) reported to Evin Prison to start serving a nine-and-a-half-year sentence. He was...